Heritage College vs Hillsmeade Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage College
Narre Warren South · Independent combined · Prep-12
613 students · ICSEA 1058
Hillsmeade Primary School
Narre Warren South · Government primary · Prep-6
782 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Heritage College Narre Warren South VIC | Hillsmeade Primary School Narre Warren South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #94 of 239 | #1053 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #317 of 1,259 | #3335 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 613 | 782 |
| Girls / boys | 304 / 309 | 354 / 428 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | 89 |
| Year 7 cohort | 64 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 36 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 27 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +48% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.4 | 52.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.6 | 35.0 |
| Language background other than English | 70% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Narre Warren South 3805 | Narre Warren South 3805 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.heritagecollege.com.au | www.hillsmeade.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Heritage College scores higher on the Success Index (67.4 vs 41.3).
- •Heritage College has the higher ICSEA (1058 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heritage College has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.8).
- •Hillsmeade Primary School is the larger school with 782 students compared with 613.
- •Heritage College has grown faster over five years (48% vs -10%).
- •Heritage College is a independent school while Hillsmeade Primary School is a government 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 Heritage College better than Hillsmeade Primary School?
On the Success Index, Heritage College ranks higher (67.4 vs 41.3 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 Heritage College and Hillsmeade Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Narre Warren South and Narre Warren South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Heritage College has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hillsmeade Primary School has 14.8.
How do Heritage College and Hillsmeade Primary School rank in VIC?
Heritage College is 94th of 239 and Hillsmeade Primary School is 1053rd of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.