Hampton Primary School vs Tombolo Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 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
Tombolo Academy
Hampton · Independent special · U
38 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Hampton Primary School Hampton VIC | Tombolo Academy Hampton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #152 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #276 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 628 | 38 |
| Girls / boys | 283 / 345 | 5 / 33 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1168 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 8.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.5 | 4.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hampton 3188 | Hampton 3188 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Bayside (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hamptonps.vic.edu.au | tombolo.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hampton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1168 vs 1119), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tombolo Academy has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 15.5).
- •Hampton Primary School is the larger school with 628 students compared with 38.
- •Hampton Primary School is a government school while Tombolo Academy is an independent 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 Primary School better than Tombolo Academy?
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 Primary School and Tombolo Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hampton and Hampton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hampton Primary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tombolo Academy has 8.3.
How do Hampton Primary School and Tombolo Academy rank in VIC?
Hampton Primary School is 152nd of 1,290 and Tombolo Academy is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.