Hartwell Primary School vs St Cecilia's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.7 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
St Cecilia's School
Glen Iris · Catholic primary · Prep-6
258 students · ICSEA 1172
| Measure | Hartwell Primary School Camberwell VIC | St Cecilia's School Glen Iris VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #24 of 1,290 | #22 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #35 of 4,908 | #32 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 570 | 258 |
| Girls / boys | 299 / 271 | 121 / 137 |
| Foundation intake | 91 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1191 | 1172 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 69% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.1 | 18.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 6.3 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Camberwell 3124 | Glen Iris 3146 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hartwellps.vic.edu.au | www.scgleniris.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (85.1 vs 85.4).
- •Hartwell Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1191 vs 1172), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hartwell Primary School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 258.
- •St Cecilia's School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -15%).
- •Hartwell Primary School is a government school while St Cecilia's 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 Hartwell Primary School better than St Cecilia's 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 Hartwell Primary School and St Cecilia's School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Camberwell and Glen Iris in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hartwell Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Cecilia's School has 14.3.
How do Hartwell Primary School and St Cecilia's School rank in VIC?
Hartwell Primary School is 24th of 1,290 and St Cecilia's School is 22nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.