Hazelwood North Primary School vs St Vincent de Paul's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 5.0 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
St Vincent de Paul's School
Morwell · Catholic primary · Prep-6
215 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Hazelwood North Primary School Hazelwood North VIC | St Vincent de Paul's School Morwell VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #991 of 1,290 | #908 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3109 of 4,908 | #2800 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 140 | 215 |
| Girls / boys | 62 / 78 | 120 / 95 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hazelwood North 3840 | Morwell 3840 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.haznthps.vic.edu.au/ | www.stvmorwell.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Vincent de Paul's School scores higher on the Success Index (48.6 vs 44.6).
- •St Vincent de Paul's School has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hazelwood North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.0).
- •St Vincent de Paul's School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 140.
- •St Vincent de Paul's School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -7%).
- •Hazelwood North Primary School is a government school while St Vincent de Paul'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 Hazelwood North Primary School better than St Vincent de Paul's School?
On the Success Index, St Vincent de Paul's School ranks higher (48.6 vs 44.6 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 St Vincent de Paul's School?
About 5.0 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 St Vincent de Paul's School has 14.0.
How do Hazelwood North Primary School and St Vincent de Paul's School rank in VIC?
Hazelwood North Primary School is 991st of 1,290 and St Vincent de Paul's School is 908th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.