Hamlyn Views School vs Vermont South Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in Victoria, 80 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
Vermont South Special School
Vermont South · Government special · U
140 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Hamlyn Views School Hamlyn Heights VIC | Vermont South Special School Vermont South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 150 | 140 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 112 | 41 / 99 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +114% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 998 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 3.7 | 4.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.7 | 28.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 47.1 | 30.4 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 8% |
| Suburb | Hamlyn Heights 3215 | Vermont South 3133 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Whitehorse |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hamlynviews.vic.edu.au/ | www.vermont-south-ss.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hamlyn Views School has fewer students per teacher (3.7 vs 4.9).
- •Hamlyn Views School is the larger school with 150 students compared with 140.
- •Hamlyn Views School has grown faster over five years (114% vs -1%).
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 Vermont South Special 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 Vermont South Special School?
About 80 km in a straight line, between Hamlyn Heights and Vermont South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hamlyn Views School has 3.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Vermont South Special School has 4.9.
How do Hamlyn Views School and Vermont South Special School rank in VIC?
Hamlyn Views School is unranked and Vermont South Special School is unranked among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.