Hawkesdale P12 College vs Hopetoun P-12 College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 264 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hawkesdale P12 College
Hawkesdale · Government combined · Prep-12
174 students · ICSEA 947
Hopetoun P-12 College
Hopetoun · Government combined · Prep-12
73 students · ICSEA 948
| Measure | Hawkesdale P12 College Hawkesdale VIC | Hopetoun P-12 College Hopetoun VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #210 of 239 | – |
| National rank (type) | #973 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 174 | 73 |
| Girls / boys | 77 / 97 | 37 / 36 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | 19 | 7 |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | 10 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 947 | 948 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 7.4 | 4.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.2 | 16.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 7% |
| Suburb | Hawkesdale 3287 | Hopetoun 3396 |
| Council area | Moyne | Yarriambiack |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | www.hawkesdalecol.vic.edu.au | www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Provider.aspx/DetailsProvider?AccountID=1397c00c-ed32-de11-9c94-002185cd8e5c |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (34.5 vs 33.7).
- •Hopetoun P-12 College has the higher ICSEA (948 vs 947), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hopetoun P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 7.4).
- •Hawkesdale P12 College is the larger school with 174 students compared with 73.
- •Hawkesdale P12 College has grown faster over five years (1% vs -6%).
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 Hawkesdale P12 College better than Hopetoun P-12 College?
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 Hawkesdale P12 College and Hopetoun P-12 College?
About 264 km in a straight line, between Hawkesdale and Hopetoun in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hawkesdale P12 College has 7.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hopetoun P-12 College has 4.5.
How do Hawkesdale P12 College and Hopetoun P-12 College rank in VIC?
Hawkesdale P12 College is 210th of 239 and Hopetoun P-12 College is unranked among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.