Hamlyn Banks Primary School vs Holy Family School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hamlyn Banks Primary School
Hamlyn Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
290 students · ICSEA 976
Holy Family School
Bell Park · Catholic primary · Prep-6
344 students · ICSEA 1029
| Measure | Hamlyn Banks Primary School Hamlyn Heights VIC | Holy Family School Bell Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1074 of 1,290 | #765 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3411 of 4,908 | #2290 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 290 | 344 |
| Girls / boys | 143 / 147 | 186 / 158 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 976 | 1029 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.7 | 30.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.0 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 2% |
| Suburb | Hamlyn Heights 3215 | Bell Park 3215 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hbps.vic.edu.au | web.hfbellpark.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Family School scores higher on the Success Index (55.5 vs 40.2).
- •Holy Family School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Family School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 290.
- •Holy Family School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -22%).
- •Hamlyn Banks 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 Hamlyn Banks Primary School better than Holy Family School?
On the Success Index, Holy Family School ranks higher (55.5 vs 40.2 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 Hamlyn Banks Primary School and Holy Family School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hamlyn Heights and Bell Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hamlyn Banks Primary School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Family School has 11.2.
How do Hamlyn Banks Primary School and Holy Family School rank in VIC?
Hamlyn Banks Primary School is 1074th of 1,290 and Holy Family School is 765th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.