Hallam Primary School vs Hallam Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 432 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hallam Primary School
Hallam · Government primary · Prep-6
417 students · ICSEA 939
Hallam Secondary College
Hallam · Government high school · 7-12
716 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Hallam Primary School Hallam VIC | Hallam Secondary College Hallam VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1268 of 1,290 | #336 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #4455 of 4,908 | #1319 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 417 | 716 |
| Girls / boys | 195 / 222 | 316 / 400 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 91 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 123 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 939 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 75.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 34.3 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Hallam 3803 | Hallam 3803 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hallam-ps.vic.edu.au | www.hallamssc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (25.6 vs 24.7).
- •Hallam Primary School has the higher ICSEA (939 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hallam Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 15.1).
- •Hallam Secondary College is the larger school with 716 students compared with 417.
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 Hallam Primary School better than Hallam 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 Hallam Primary School and Hallam Secondary College?
About 432 m in a straight line, between Hallam and Hallam in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hallam Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hallam Secondary College has 9.5.
How do Hallam Primary School and Hallam Secondary College rank in VIC?
Hallam Primary School is 1268th of 1,290 and Hallam Secondary College is 336th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.