Healesville Primary School vs Katamatite Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 176 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Healesville Primary School
Healesville · Government primary · Prep-6
222 students · ICSEA 974
Katamatite Primary School
Katamatite · Government primary · Prep-6
37 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Healesville Primary School Healesville VIC | Katamatite Primary School Katamatite VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1086 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3472 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 222 | 37 |
| Girls / boys | 99 / 123 | 17 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 1.5 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 11% |
| Suburb | Healesville 3777 | Katamatite 3649 |
| Council area | Yarra Ranges | Moira |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hps.vic.edu.au | www.katamatiteps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Healesville Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.3 vs 38.1).
- •Katamatite Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 16.1).
- •Healesville Primary School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 37.
- •Healesville Primary School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -3%).
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 Healesville Primary School better than Katamatite Primary School?
On the Success Index, Healesville Primary School ranks higher (39.3 vs 38.1 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 Healesville Primary School and Katamatite Primary School?
About 176 km in a straight line, between Healesville and Katamatite in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Healesville Primary School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Katamatite Primary School has 9.3.
How do Healesville Primary School and Katamatite Primary School rank in VIC?
Healesville Primary School is 1086th of 1,290 and Katamatite Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.