Herne Hill Primary School vs St Patrick's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Herne Hill Primary School
Hamlyn Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
267 students · ICSEA 1023
St Patrick's School
Geelong West · Catholic primary · Prep-6
418 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | Herne Hill Primary School Hamlyn Heights VIC | St Patrick's School Geelong West VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #624 of 1,290 | #226 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1830 of 4,908 | #461 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 267 | 418 |
| Girls / boys | 136 / 131 | 203 / 215 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 31.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hamlyn Heights 3215 | Geelong West 3218 |
| Council area | Greater Geelong | Greater Geelong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hernehillk6.vic.edu.au | www.spgeelongwest.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's School scores higher on the Success Index (76.1 vs 61.1).
- •St Patrick's School has the higher ICSEA (1107 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Herne Hill Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.2).
- •St Patrick's School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 267.
- •Herne Hill Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -9%).
- •Herne Hill Primary School is a government school while St Patrick'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 Herne Hill Primary School better than St Patrick's School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's School ranks higher (76.1 vs 61.1 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 Herne Hill Primary School and St Patrick's School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hamlyn Heights and Geelong West in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Herne Hill Primary School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's School has 13.2.
How do Herne Hill Primary School and St Patrick's School rank in VIC?
Herne Hill Primary School is 624th of 1,290 and St Patrick's School is 226th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.