Erasmus Primary School vs Scotch College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 765 m 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
Scotch College
Hawthorn · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,957 students · ICSEA 1188
| Measure | Erasmus Primary School Hawthorn VIC | Scotch College Hawthorn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 84 Top 5% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 1,290 | #26 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #64 of 4,908 | #50 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 92 | 1,957 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 62 | 0 / 1,957 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 257 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 256 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 34 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 19% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1187 | 1188 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 85% | 76% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 214.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 130.7 |
| Language background other than English | 56% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hawthorn 3122 | Hawthorn 3122 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | erasmus.vic.edu.au | www.scotch.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (83.5 vs 84.1).
- •Scotch College has the higher ICSEA (1188 vs 1187), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Erasmus Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 9.1).
- •Scotch College is the larger school with 1,957 students compared with 92.
- •Scotch College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -22%).
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 Scotch 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 Erasmus Primary School and Scotch College?
About 765 m 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 Scotch College has 9.1.
How do Erasmus Primary School and Scotch College rank in VIC?
Erasmus Primary School is 39th of 1,290 and Scotch College is 26th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.