Eaglehawk North Primary School vs Eaglehawk Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Eaglehawk North Primary School
Eaglehawk · Government primary · Prep-6
269 students · ICSEA 958
Eaglehawk Secondary College
Eaglehawk · Government high school · 7-10
561 students · ICSEA 922
| Measure | Eaglehawk North Primary School Eaglehawk VIC | Eaglehawk Secondary College Eaglehawk VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1273 of 1,290 | #335 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4494 of 4,908 | #1286 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-10 |
| Students | 269 | 561 |
| Girls / boys | 136 / 133 | 265 / 296 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 145 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 958 | 922 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 57.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 30.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 14% |
| Suburb | Eaglehawk 3556 | Eaglehawk 3556 |
| Council area | Greater Bendigo | Greater Bendigo |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ehnps.vic.edu.au | www.eaglehawksc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (25.0 vs 25.7).
- •Eaglehawk North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (958 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Eaglehawk Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 15.5).
- •Eaglehawk Secondary College is the larger school with 561 students compared with 269.
- •Eaglehawk Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -27%).
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 Eaglehawk North Primary School better than Eaglehawk Secondary College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Eaglehawk North Primary School and Eaglehawk Secondary College?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Eaglehawk and Eaglehawk in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Eaglehawk North Primary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Eaglehawk Secondary College has 9.7.
How do Eaglehawk North Primary School and Eaglehawk Secondary College rank in VIC?
Eaglehawk North Primary School is 1273rd of 1,290 and Eaglehawk Secondary College is 335th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.