Hazel Glen College vs St Joseph's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hazel Glen College
Doreen · Government combined · Prep-12
2,141 students · ICSEA 1023
St Joseph's School
Mernda · Catholic primary · Prep-6
497 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | Hazel Glen College Doreen VIC | St Joseph's School Mernda VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #188 of 239 | #316 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #856 of 1,259 | #708 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,141 | 497 |
| Girls / boys | 1,020 / 1,121 | 229 / 268 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | 213 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 170 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 28 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.7% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +37% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 162.4 | 32.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 74.6 | 18.7 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Doreen 3754 | Mernda 3754 |
| Council area | Whittlesea | Whittlesea |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hgc.vic.edu.au/ | www.stjosephsschoolmernda.org |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's School scores higher on the Success Index (73.3 vs 40.3).
- •St Joseph's School has the higher ICSEA (1094 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hazel Glen College has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.5).
- •Hazel Glen College is the larger school with 2,141 students compared with 497.
- •St Joseph's School has grown faster over five years (37% vs -28%).
- •Hazel Glen College is a government school while St Joseph's 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 Hazel Glen College better than St Joseph's School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's School ranks higher (73.3 vs 40.3 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 Hazel Glen College and St Joseph's School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Doreen and Mernda in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hazel Glen College has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's School has 15.5.
How do Hazel Glen College and St Joseph's School rank in VIC?
Hazel Glen College is 188th of 239 and St Joseph's School is 316th of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.