Hampton Primary School vs Sandringham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hampton Primary School
Hampton · Government primary · Prep-6
628 students · ICSEA 1168
Sandringham Primary School
Sandringham · Government primary · Prep-6
540 students · ICSEA 1158
| Measure | Hampton Primary School Hampton VIC | Sandringham Primary School Sandringham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #152 of 1,290 | #11 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #276 of 4,908 | #16 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 628 | 540 |
| Girls / boys | 283 / 345 | 274 / 266 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1168 | 1158 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.5 | 39.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hampton 3188 | Sandringham 3191 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Bayside (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hamptonps.vic.edu.au | www.sandyps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sandringham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (87.2 vs 78.7).
- •Hampton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1168 vs 1158), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sandringham Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.5).
- •Hampton Primary School is the larger school with 628 students compared with 540.
- •Sandringham Primary School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -6%).
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 Primary School better than Sandringham Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sandringham Primary School ranks higher (87.2 vs 78.7 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 Hampton Primary School and Sandringham Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hampton and Sandringham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hampton Primary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sandringham Primary School has 13.7.
How do Hampton Primary School and Sandringham Primary School rank in VIC?
Hampton Primary School is 152nd of 1,290 and Sandringham Primary School is 11th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.