Flinders Christian Community College vs Hastings Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Flinders Christian Community College
Tyabb · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,698 students · ICSEA 1083
Hastings Primary School
Hastings · Government primary · Prep-6
147 students · ICSEA 921
| Measure | Flinders Christian Community College Tyabb VIC | Hastings Primary School Hastings VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 239 | #1274 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #426 of 1,259 | #4521 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,698 | 147 |
| Girls / boys | 838 / 860 | 65 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 94 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | 222 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 127 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.9% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 921 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 131.8 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 121.5 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 10% |
| Suburb | Tyabb 3913 | Hastings 3915 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.flinders.vic.edu.au | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=6f96c00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c |
The verdict
- •Flinders Christian Community College scores higher on the Success Index (61.7 vs 24.7).
- •Flinders Christian Community College has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hastings Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.9).
- •Flinders Christian Community College is the larger school with 1,698 students compared with 147.
- •Flinders Christian Community College has grown faster over five years (14% vs -32%).
- •Flinders Christian Community College is a independent school while Hastings 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 Flinders Christian Community College better than Hastings Primary School?
On the Success Index, Flinders Christian Community College ranks higher (61.7 vs 24.7 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 Flinders Christian Community College and Hastings Primary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Tyabb and Hastings in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Flinders Christian Community College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hastings Primary School has 12.3.
How do Flinders Christian Community College and Hastings Primary School rank in VIC?
Flinders Christian Community College is 123rd of 239 and Hastings Primary School is 1274th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.