Hallam Primary School vs Holy Family School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.1 km 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
Holy Family School
Doveton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
109 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Hallam Primary School Hallam VIC | Holy Family School Doveton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1268 of 1,290 | #1048 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4455 of 4,908 | #3312 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 417 | 109 |
| Girls / boys | 195 / 222 | 54 / 55 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 939 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 10.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 11.2 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hallam 3803 | Doveton 3177 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hallam-ps.vic.edu.au | www.hfdoveton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Family School scores higher on the Success Index (41.6 vs 25.6).
- •Holy Family School has the higher ICSEA (975 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Family School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 15.1).
- •Hallam Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 109.
- •Hallam Primary School is a government school while Holy Family School is a catholic 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 Hallam Primary School better than Holy Family School?
On the Success Index, Holy Family School ranks higher (41.6 vs 25.6 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 Hallam Primary School and Holy Family School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Hallam and Doveton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hallam Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Family School has 10.7.
How do Hallam Primary School and Holy Family School rank in VIC?
Hallam Primary School is 1268th of 1,290 and Holy Family School is 1048th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.