Hampton East School vs St Agnes' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 699 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hampton East School
Hampton East · Government special · U
111 students · ICSEA 1058
St Agnes' School
Highett · Catholic primary · Prep-6
164 students · ICSEA 1098
| Measure | Hampton East School Hampton East VIC | St Agnes' School Highett VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #194 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #374 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 111 | 164 |
| Girls / boys | 36 / 75 | 78 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | – | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1098 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 4.3 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 13.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.7 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hampton East 3188 | Highett 3190 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Bayside (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hamptoneastschool.vic.edu.au/ | www.sahighett.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Agnes' School has the higher ICSEA (1098 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hampton East School has fewer students per teacher (4.3 vs 12.1).
- •St Agnes' School is the larger school with 164 students compared with 111.
- •Hampton East School is a government school while St Agnes' 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 Hampton East School better than St Agnes' 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 Hampton East School and St Agnes' School?
About 699 m in a straight line, between Hampton East and Highett in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hampton East School has 4.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Agnes' School has 12.1.
How do Hampton East School and St Agnes' School rank in VIC?
Hampton East School is unranked and St Agnes' School is 194th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.