Hawthorn West Primary School vs Rossbourne School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 788 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
Rossbourne School
Hawthorn · Independent special · 7-12
147 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Hawthorn West Primary School Hawthorn VIC | Rossbourne School Hawthorn VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #74 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #115 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 454 | 147 |
| Girls / boys | 253 / 201 | 51 / 96 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 24 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 30 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1165 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 5.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.8 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 8.8 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hawthorn 3122 | Hawthorn 3122 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hawthornwestps.vic.edu.au | www.rossbourne.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hawthorn West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1165 vs 1100), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rossbourne School has fewer students per teacher (5.4 vs 15.8).
- •Hawthorn West Primary School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 147.
- •Rossbourne School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -9%).
- •Hawthorn West Primary School is a government school while Rossbourne School is an independent 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 Hawthorn West Primary School better than Rossbourne 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 Hawthorn West Primary School and Rossbourne School?
About 788 m in a straight line, between Hawthorn and Hawthorn in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hawthorn West Primary School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rossbourne School has 5.4.
How do Hawthorn West Primary School and Rossbourne School rank in VIC?
Hawthorn West Primary School is 74th of 1,290 and Rossbourne School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.