Hallam Primary School vs James Cook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 2.8 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
James Cook Primary School
Endeavour Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
169 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Hallam Primary School Hallam VIC | James Cook Primary School Endeavour Hills VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1268 of 1,290 | #1162 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4455 of 4,908 | #3766 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 417 | 169 |
| Girls / boys | 195 / 222 | 88 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 939 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.2 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 78% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Hallam 3803 | Endeavour Hills 3802 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hallam-ps.vic.edu.au | www.jamescookps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •James Cook Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (35.1 vs 25.6).
- •James Cook Primary School has the higher ICSEA (956 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •James Cook Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.1).
- •Hallam Primary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 169.
- •Hallam Primary School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -27%).
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 James Cook Primary School?
On the Success Index, James Cook Primary School ranks higher (35.1 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 James Cook Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Hallam and Endeavour Hills in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hallam Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and James Cook Primary School has 10.8.
How do Hallam Primary School and James Cook Primary School rank in VIC?
Hallam Primary School is 1268th of 1,290 and James Cook Primary School is 1162nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.