Hazelwood North Primary School vs Traralgon South Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 8.8 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
Traralgon South Primary School
Traralgon South · Government primary · Prep-6
117 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Hazelwood North Primary School Hazelwood North VIC | Traralgon South Primary School Traralgon South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #991 of 1,290 | #622 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3109 of 4,908 | #1821 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 140 | 117 |
| Girls / boys | 62 / 78 | 62 / 55 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 9.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Hazelwood North 3840 | Traralgon South 3844 |
| Council area | Latrobe (Vic.) | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.haznthps.vic.edu.au/ | www.traralgonsthps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Traralgon South Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.3 vs 44.6).
- •Traralgon South Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hazelwood North Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.6).
- •Hazelwood North Primary School is the larger school with 140 students compared with 117.
- •Traralgon South Primary School has grown faster over five years (1% 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 Traralgon South Primary School?
On the Success Index, Traralgon South Primary School ranks higher (61.3 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 Traralgon South Primary School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Hazelwood North and Traralgon South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hazelwood North Primary School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Traralgon South Primary School has 12.6.
How do Hazelwood North Primary School and Traralgon South Primary School rank in VIC?
Hazelwood North Primary School is 991st of 1,290 and Traralgon South Primary School is 622nd of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.