Doreen Primary School vs Hazel Glen College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Doreen Primary School
Doreen · Government primary · Prep-6
167 students · ICSEA 1064
Hazel Glen College
Doreen · Government combined · Prep-12
2,141 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Doreen Primary School Doreen VIC | Hazel Glen College Doreen VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #508 of 1,290 | #188 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1400 of 4,908 | #856 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 167 | 2,141 |
| Girls / boys | 77 / 90 | 1,020 / 1,121 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 213 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 170 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 28 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 2.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 162.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 74.6 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Doreen 3754 | Doreen 3754 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.doreenps.vic.edu.au | www.hgc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Doreen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.7 vs 40.3).
- •Doreen Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hazel Glen College has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.5).
- •Hazel Glen College is the larger school with 2,141 students compared with 167.
- •Doreen Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -28%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Doreen Primary School better than Hazel Glen College?
On the Success Index, Doreen Primary School ranks higher (65.7 vs 40.3 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Doreen Primary School and Hazel Glen College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Doreen and Doreen in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Doreen Primary School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hazel Glen College has 13.2.
How do Doreen Primary School and Hazel Glen College rank in VIC?
Doreen Primary School is 508th of 1,290 and Hazel Glen College is 188th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.