Hawthorn West Primary School vs Melbourne Girls College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 444 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorn West Primary School
Hawthorn · Government primary · Prep-6
454 students · ICSEA 1165
Melbourne Girls College
Richmond · Government high school · 7-12
1,531 students · ICSEA 1142
| Measure | Hawthorn West Primary School Hawthorn VIC | Melbourne Girls College Richmond VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #74 of 1,290 | #32 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #115 of 4,908 | #71 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 454 | 1,531 |
| Girls / boys | 253 / 201 | 1,531 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 299 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 215 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 32 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 12.1% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1165 | 1142 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.8 | 107.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 30.7 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hawthorn 3122 | Richmond 3121 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Yarra |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hawthornwestps.vic.edu.au | www.mgc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hawthorn West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.7 vs 79.7).
- •Hawthorn West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1165 vs 1142), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Melbourne Girls College has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.8).
- •Melbourne Girls College is the larger school with 1,531 students compared with 454.
- •Melbourne Girls College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -9%).
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 Hawthorn West Primary School better than Melbourne Girls College?
On the Success Index, Hawthorn West Primary School ranks higher (81.7 vs 79.7 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 Hawthorn West Primary School and Melbourne Girls College?
About 444 m in a straight line, between Hawthorn and Richmond in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hawthorn West Primary School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Melbourne Girls College has 14.2.
How do Hawthorn West Primary School and Melbourne Girls College rank in VIC?
Hawthorn West Primary School is 74th of 1,290 and Melbourne Girls College is 32nd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.