Heatherhill Primary School vs Hoa Nghiem Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heatherhill Primary School
Springvale · Government primary · Prep-6
209 students · ICSEA 966
Hoa Nghiem Primary School
Springvale South · Independent primary · Prep-6
70 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Heatherhill Primary School Springvale VIC | Hoa Nghiem Primary School Springvale South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1058 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3350 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 209 | 70 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 94 | 37 / 33 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +43% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 966 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 32th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 99% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Springvale 3171 | Springvale South 3172 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Greater Dandenong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.heatherhillps.vic.edu.au/ | www.hoanghiem.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hoa Nghiem Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (55.4 vs 41.1).
- •Hoa Nghiem Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 966), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hoa Nghiem Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.3).
- •Heatherhill Primary School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 70.
- •Hoa Nghiem Primary School has grown faster over five years (43% vs 12%).
- •Heatherhill Primary School is a government school while Hoa Nghiem Primary School is an independent 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 Heatherhill Primary School better than Hoa Nghiem Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hoa Nghiem Primary School ranks higher (55.4 vs 41.1 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 Heatherhill Primary School and Hoa Nghiem Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Springvale and Springvale South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heatherhill Primary School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hoa Nghiem Primary School has 10.0.
How do Heatherhill Primary School and Hoa Nghiem Primary School rank in VIC?
Heatherhill Primary School is 1058th of 1,290 and Hoa Nghiem Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.