Hillsmeade Primary School vs Narre Warren South P-12 College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hillsmeade Primary School
Narre Warren South · Government primary · Prep-6
782 students · ICSEA 994
Narre Warren South P-12 College
Narre Warren South · Government combined · Prep-12
2,404 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Hillsmeade Primary School Narre Warren South VIC | Narre Warren South P-12 College Narre Warren South VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1053 of 1,290 | #237 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #3335 of 4,908 | #1214 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 782 | 2,404 |
| Girls / boys | 354 / 428 | 1,187 / 1,217 |
| Foundation intake | 89 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 235 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 326 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 24 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 1.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.8 | 212.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.0 | 103.1 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Narre Warren South 3805 | Narre Warren South 3805 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hillsmeade.vic.edu.au/ | www.nwsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hillsmeade Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (41.3 vs 22.6).
- •Hillsmeade Primary School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narre Warren South P-12 College has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.8).
- •Narre Warren South P-12 College is the larger school with 2,404 students compared with 782.
- •Narre Warren South P-12 College has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -10%).
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 Hillsmeade Primary School better than Narre Warren South P-12 College?
On the Success Index, Hillsmeade Primary School ranks higher (41.3 vs 22.6 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 Hillsmeade Primary School and Narre Warren South P-12 College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Narre Warren South and Narre Warren South in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hillsmeade Primary School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narre Warren South P-12 College has 11.3.
How do Hillsmeade Primary School and Narre Warren South P-12 College rank in VIC?
Hillsmeade Primary School is 1053rd of 1,290 and Narre Warren South P-12 College is 237th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.