Hastings Primary School vs Tyabb Railway Station Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hastings Primary School
Hastings · Government primary · Prep-6
147 students · ICSEA 921
Tyabb Railway Station Primary School
Tyabb · Government primary · Prep-6
142 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Hastings Primary School Hastings VIC | Tyabb Railway Station Primary School Tyabb VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1274 of 1,290 | #952 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #4521 of 4,908 | #2959 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 147 | 142 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 82 | 61 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 921 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 4% |
| Suburb | Hastings 3915 | Tyabb 3913 |
| Council area | Mornington Peninsula | Mornington Peninsula |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=6f96c00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c | www.tyabbrailps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Tyabb Railway Station Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (46.5 vs 24.7).
- •Tyabb Railway Station Primary School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 921), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hastings Primary School is the larger school with 147 students compared with 142.
- •Tyabb Railway Station Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -32%).
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 Hastings Primary School better than Tyabb Railway Station Primary School?
On the Success Index, Tyabb Railway Station Primary School ranks higher (46.5 vs 24.7 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 Hastings Primary School and Tyabb Railway Station Primary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Tyabb in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hastings Primary School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tyabb Railway Station Primary School has 12.5.
How do Hastings Primary School and Tyabb Railway Station Primary School rank in VIC?
Hastings Primary School is 1274th of 1,290 and Tyabb Railway Station Primary School is 952nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.