Erasmus Primary School vs Hawthorn West Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Erasmus Primary School
Hawthorn · Independent primary · Prep-6
92 students · ICSEA 1187
Hawthorn West Primary School
Hawthorn · Government primary · Prep-6
454 students · ICSEA 1165
| Measure | Erasmus Primary School Hawthorn VIC | Hawthorn West Primary School Hawthorn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 1,290 | #74 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #64 of 4,908 | #115 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 92 | 454 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 62 | 253 / 201 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1187 | 1165 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 85% | 66% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hawthorn 3122 | Hawthorn 3122 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | erasmus.vic.edu.au | www.hawthornwestps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Erasmus Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (83.5 vs 81.7).
- •Erasmus Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1187 vs 1165), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Erasmus Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 15.8).
- •Hawthorn West Primary School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 92.
- •Hawthorn West Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -22%).
- •Erasmus Primary School is a independent school while Hawthorn West Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Erasmus Primary School better than Hawthorn West Primary School?
On the Success Index, Erasmus Primary School ranks higher (83.5 vs 81.7 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 Erasmus Primary School and Hawthorn West Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hawthorn and Hawthorn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Erasmus Primary School has 7.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hawthorn West Primary School has 15.8.
How do Erasmus Primary School and Hawthorn West Primary School rank in VIC?
Erasmus Primary School is 39th of 1,290 and Hawthorn West Primary School is 74th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.