Hazelwood North Primary School vs Sacred Heart School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 4.9 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
Sacred Heart School
Morwell · Catholic primary · Prep-6
102 students · ICSEA 970
| Measure | Hazelwood North Primary School Hazelwood North VIC | Sacred Heart School Morwell VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #991 of 1,290 | #1084 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3109 of 4,908 | #3459 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 140 | 102 |
| Girls / boys | 62 / 78 | 53 / 49 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 970 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 18% |
| 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.shmorwell.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hazelwood North Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (44.6 vs 39.5).
- •Hazelwood North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 970), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.0).
- •Hazelwood North Primary School is the larger school with 140 students compared with 102.
- •Sacred Heart School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -7%).
- •Hazelwood North Primary School is a government school while Sacred Heart 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 Hazelwood North Primary School better than Sacred Heart School?
On the Success Index, Hazelwood North Primary School ranks higher (44.6 vs 39.5 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 Sacred Heart School?
About 4.9 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 Sacred Heart School has 11.3.
How do Hazelwood North Primary School and Sacred Heart School rank in VIC?
Hazelwood North Primary School is 991st of 1,290 and Sacred Heart School is 1084th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.