Hamilton North Primary School vs Monivae College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 5.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton North Primary School
Hamilton · Government primary · Prep-6
167 students · ICSEA 970
Monivae College
Hamilton · Catholic high school · 7-12
583 students · ICSEA 1033
| Measure | Hamilton North Primary School Hamilton VIC | Monivae College Hamilton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1127 of 1,290 | #126 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3621 of 4,908 | #380 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 167 | 583 |
| Girls / boys | 69 / 98 | 298 / 285 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 111 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 80 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3.7% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 1033 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 49.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 36.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Hamilton 3300 | Hamilton 3300 |
| Council area | Southern Grampians | Southern Grampians |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hamiltonnorthps.vic.edu.au | www.monivae.com |
The verdict
- •Monivae College scores higher on the Success Index (66.0 vs 37.2).
- •Monivae College has the higher ICSEA (1033 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Monivae College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.5).
- •Monivae College is the larger school with 583 students compared with 167.
- •Monivae College has grown faster over five years (10% vs -25%).
- •Hamilton North Primary School is a government school while Monivae College 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 Hamilton North Primary School better than Monivae College?
On the Success Index, Monivae College ranks higher (66.0 vs 37.2 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 Hamilton North Primary School and Monivae College?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hamilton North Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Monivae College has 11.7.
How do Hamilton North Primary School and Monivae College rank in VIC?
Hamilton North Primary School is 1127th of 1,290 and Monivae College is 126th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.