Hartwell Primary School vs Siena College Ltd
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hartwell Primary School
Camberwell · Government primary · Prep-6
570 students · ICSEA 1191
Siena College Ltd
Camberwell · Catholic high school · 7-12
691 students · ICSEA 1153
| Measure | Hartwell Primary School Camberwell VIC | Siena College Ltd Camberwell VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 82 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #24 of 1,290 | #20 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #35 of 4,908 | #41 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 570 | 691 |
| Girls / boys | 299 / 271 | 691 / – |
| Foundation intake | 91 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 105 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 111 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1191 | 1153 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.1 | 57.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 28.5 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Camberwell 3124 | Camberwell 3124 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hartwellps.vic.edu.au | www.siena.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hartwell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (85.1 vs 82.2).
- •Hartwell Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1191 vs 1153), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Siena College Ltd has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.6).
- •Siena College Ltd is the larger school with 691 students compared with 570.
- •Hartwell Primary School is a government school while Siena College Ltd 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 Hartwell Primary School better than Siena College Ltd?
On the Success Index, Hartwell Primary School ranks higher (85.1 vs 82.2 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 Hartwell Primary School and Siena College Ltd?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Camberwell and Camberwell in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hartwell Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Siena College Ltd has 12.0.
How do Hartwell Primary School and Siena College Ltd rank in VIC?
Hartwell Primary School is 24th of 1,290 and Siena College Ltd is 20th of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.