Hamlyn Views School vs Herne Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 582 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hamlyn Views School
Hamlyn Heights · Government special · U
150 students · ICSEA 998
Herne Hill Primary School
Hamlyn Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
267 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Hamlyn Views School Hamlyn Heights VIC | Herne Hill Primary School Hamlyn Heights VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #624 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1830 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 150 | 267 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 112 | 136 / 131 |
| Foundation intake | – | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +114% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 3.7 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.7 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.1 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Hamlyn Heights 3215 | Hamlyn Heights 3215 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hamlynviews.vic.edu.au/ | www.hernehillk6.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Herne Hill Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hamlyn Views School has fewer students per teacher (3.7 vs 12.6).
- •Herne Hill Primary School is the larger school with 267 students compared with 150.
- •Hamlyn Views School has grown faster over five years (114% vs 4%).
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 Views School better than Herne Hill Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hamlyn Views School and Herne Hill Primary School?
About 582 m in a straight line, between Hamlyn Heights and Hamlyn Heights in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hamlyn Views School has 3.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Herne Hill Primary School has 12.6.
How do Hamlyn Views School and Herne Hill Primary School rank in VIC?
Hamlyn Views School is unranked and Herne Hill Primary School is 624th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.