Hazelwood North Primary School vs Morwell Central Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 5.4 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
Morwell Central Primary School
Morwell · Government primary · Prep-6
419 students · ICSEA 888
| Measure | Hazelwood North Primary School Hazelwood North VIC | Morwell Central Primary School Morwell VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #991 of 1,290 | #1269 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3109 of 4,908 | #4457 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 140 | 419 |
| Girls / boys | 62 / 78 | 205 / 214 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 888 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 34.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 40.1 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 13% |
| Suburb | Hazelwood North 3840 | Morwell 3840 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.haznthps.vic.edu.au/ | www.morwellcentralps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hazelwood North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.6 vs 25.6).
- •Hazelwood North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 888), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Morwell Central Primary School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 140.
- •Morwell Central Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% 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 Morwell Central Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hazelwood North Primary School ranks higher (44.6 vs 25.6 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 Morwell Central Primary School?
About 5.4 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 Morwell Central Primary School has 12.0.
How do Hazelwood North Primary School and Morwell Central Primary School rank in VIC?
Hazelwood North Primary School is 991st of 1,290 and Morwell Central Primary School is 1269th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.