Hazelwood North Primary School vs Kurnai College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 4.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hazelwood North Primary School
Hazelwood North · Government primary · Prep-6
140 students · ICSEA 989
Kurnai College
Morwell · Government high school · 7-12
1,302 students · ICSEA 917
| Measure | Hazelwood North Primary School Hazelwood North VIC | Kurnai College Morwell VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #991 of 1,290 | #332 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #3109 of 4,908 | #1274 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 140 | 1,302 |
| Girls / boys | 62 / 78 | 663 / 639 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 248 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 160 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 25 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 917 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 117.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 95.9 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 12% |
| Suburb | Hazelwood North 3840 | Morwell 3840 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.haznthps.vic.edu.au/ | www.kurnaicollege.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hazelwood North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.6 vs 26.5).
- •Hazelwood North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 917), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kurnai College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.0).
- •Kurnai College is the larger school with 1,302 students compared with 140.
- •Kurnai College has grown faster over five years (20% vs -7%).
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 Hazelwood North Primary School better than Kurnai College?
On the Success Index, Hazelwood North Primary School ranks higher (44.6 vs 26.5 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 Hazelwood North Primary School and Kurnai College?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Hazelwood North and Morwell in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hazelwood North Primary School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kurnai College has 11.1.
How do Hazelwood North Primary School and Kurnai College rank in VIC?
Hazelwood North Primary School is 991st of 1,290 and Kurnai College is 332nd of 348 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.