Hamilton North Primary School vs Swan Reach Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 516 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
Swan Reach Primary School
Swan Reach · Government primary · Prep-6
102 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Hamilton North Primary School Hamilton VIC | Swan Reach Primary School Swan Reach VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1127 of 1,290 | #1103 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3621 of 4,908 | #3536 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 167 | 102 |
| Girls / boys | 69 / 98 | 46 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 7.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 9% |
| Suburb | Hamilton 3300 | Swan Reach 3903 |
| Council area | Southern Grampians | East Gippsland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.hamiltonnorthps.vic.edu.au | www.swanreachps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Swan Reach Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (38.5 vs 37.2).
- •Hamilton North Primary School is the larger school with 167 students compared with 102.
- •Swan Reach Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -25%).
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 Swan Reach Primary School?
On the Success Index, Swan Reach Primary School ranks higher (38.5 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 Swan Reach Primary School?
About 516 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Swan Reach in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hamilton North Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Swan Reach Primary School has 13.6.
How do Hamilton North Primary School and Swan Reach Primary School rank in VIC?
Hamilton North Primary School is 1127th of 1,290 and Swan Reach Primary School is 1103rd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.