Hamlyn Views School vs Holy Spirit Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km 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
Holy Spirit Parish School
Manifold Heights · Catholic primary · Prep-6
326 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Hamlyn Views School Hamlyn Heights VIC | Holy Spirit Parish School Manifold Heights VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #365 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #859 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 150 | 326 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 112 | 159 / 167 |
| Foundation intake | – | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +114% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 3.7 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.7 | 25.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.1 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 2% |
| Suburb | Hamlyn Heights 3215 | Manifold Heights 3218 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hamlynviews.vic.edu.au/ | www.hsmanifoldheights.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Holy Spirit Parish School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hamlyn Views School has fewer students per teacher (3.7 vs 12.6).
- •Holy Spirit Parish School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 150.
- •Hamlyn Views School has grown faster over five years (114% vs 2%).
- •Hamlyn Views School is a government school while Holy Spirit Parish 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 Views School better than Holy Spirit Parish 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 Holy Spirit Parish School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hamlyn Heights and Manifold Heights in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hamlyn Views School has 3.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Spirit Parish School has 12.6.
How do Hamlyn Views School and Holy Spirit Parish School rank in VIC?
Hamlyn Views School is unranked and Holy Spirit Parish School is 365th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.