Hester Hornbrook Academy vs Ozford College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 299 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hester Hornbrook Academy
Melbourne · Independent special · 10-12
701 students · ICSEA 943
Ozford College
Melbourne · Independent high school · 10-12
101 students · ICSEA 1008
| Measure | Hester Hornbrook Academy Melbourne VIC | Ozford College Melbourne VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #203 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | – | #697 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | 10-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 701 | 101 |
| Girls / boys | 390 / 311 | 43 / 58 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 5 | 47 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 19 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 0.8% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +223% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 1008 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.9 | 5.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 125.0 | – |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | Melbourne 3000 | Melbourne 3000 |
| Council area | Melbourne | Melbourne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hhacademy.vic.edu.au | www.ozford.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ozford College has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hester Hornbrook Academy has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.7).
- •Hester Hornbrook Academy is the larger school with 701 students compared with 101.
- •Hester Hornbrook Academy has grown faster over five years (223% vs 12%).
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 Hester Hornbrook Academy better than Ozford College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hester Hornbrook Academy and Ozford College?
About 299 m in a straight line, between Melbourne and Melbourne in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hester Hornbrook Academy has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ozford College has 17.7.
How do Hester Hornbrook Academy and Ozford College rank in VIC?
Hester Hornbrook Academy is unranked and Ozford College is 203rd of 348 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.