Hawthorn West Primary School vs Trinity Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.0 km 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
Trinity Catholic School
Richmond · Catholic primary · Prep-6
213 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Hawthorn West Primary School Hawthorn VIC | Trinity Catholic School Richmond VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #74 of 1,290 | #284 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #115 of 4,908 | #611 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 454 | 213 |
| Girls / boys | 253 / 201 | 108 / 105 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1165 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.8 | 18.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 60% |
| 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.tcs.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hawthorn West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.7 vs 74.2).
- •Hawthorn West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1165 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Trinity Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.8).
- •Hawthorn West Primary School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 213.
- •Trinity Catholic School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -9%).
- •Hawthorn West Primary School is a government school while Trinity Catholic 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 Hawthorn West Primary School better than Trinity Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Hawthorn West Primary School ranks higher (81.7 vs 74.2 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 Trinity Catholic School?
About 1.0 km 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 Trinity Catholic School has 11.6.
How do Hawthorn West Primary School and Trinity Catholic School rank in VIC?
Hawthorn West Primary School is 74th of 1,290 and Trinity Catholic School is 284th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.