Hawthorn West Primary School vs Xavier College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 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
Xavier College
Kew · Catholic combined · Prep-12
1,503 students · ICSEA 1154
| Measure | Hawthorn West Primary School Hawthorn VIC | Xavier College Kew VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #74 of 1,290 | #58 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #115 of 4,908 | #167 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 454 | 1,503 |
| Girls / boys | 253 / 201 | 0 / 1,503 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 182 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 239 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 33 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 15.2% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1165 | 1154 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 63% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 8.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.8 | 181.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.8 | 119.8 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hawthorn 3122 | Kew 3101 |
| Council area | Boroondara | Boroondara |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hawthornwestps.vic.edu.au | www.xavier.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hawthorn West Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (81.7 vs 76.2).
- •Hawthorn West Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1165 vs 1154), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Xavier College has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 15.8).
- •Xavier College is the larger school with 1,503 students compared with 454.
- •Hawthorn West Primary School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -19%).
- •Hawthorn West Primary School is a government school while Xavier College 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 Xavier College?
On the Success Index, Hawthorn West Primary School ranks higher (81.7 vs 76.2 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 Xavier College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hawthorn and Kew in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hawthorn West Primary School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Xavier College has 8.3.
How do Hawthorn West Primary School and Xavier College rank in VIC?
Hawthorn West Primary School is 74th of 1,290 and Xavier College is 58th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.