Hartwell Primary School vs St Michael's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.8 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 Michael's School
Ashburton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
222 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | Hartwell Primary School Camberwell VIC | St Michael's School Ashburton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 85 Top 5% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #24 of 1,290 | #257 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #35 of 4,908 | #537 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 570 | 222 |
| Girls / boys | 299 / 271 | 105 / 117 |
| Foundation intake | 91 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1191 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.1 | 16.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Camberwell 3124 | Ashburton 3147 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hartwellps.vic.edu.au | www.smashburton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hartwell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (85.1 vs 75.0).
- •Hartwell Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1191 vs 1139), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Michael's School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.6).
- •Hartwell Primary School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 222.
- •Hartwell Primary School has grown faster over five years (-15% vs -26%).
- •Hartwell Primary School is a government school while St Michael'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 Michael's School?
On the Success Index, Hartwell Primary School ranks higher (85.1 vs 75.0 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 St Michael's School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Camberwell and Ashburton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hartwell Primary School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Michael's School has 13.1.
How do Hartwell Primary School and St Michael's School rank in VIC?
Hartwell Primary School is 24th of 1,290 and St Michael's School is 257th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.