Hoa Nghiem Primary School vs Swan Hill Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 321 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hoa Nghiem Primary School
Springvale South · Independent primary · Prep-6
70 students · ICSEA 1017
Swan Hill Christian School
Swan Hill · Independent primary · Prep-6
29 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Hoa Nghiem Primary School Springvale South VIC | Swan Hill Christian School Swan Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 70 | 29 |
| Girls / boys | 37 / 33 | 17 / 12 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +43% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 7.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 2.7 |
| Language background other than English | 99% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 7% |
| Suburb | Springvale South 3172 | Swan Hill 3585 |
| Council area | Greater Dandenong | Swan Hill |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.hoanghiem.vic.edu.au/ | shcs.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (55.4 vs 55.2).
- •Swan Hill Christian School has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 10.0).
- •Hoa Nghiem Primary School is the larger school with 70 students compared with 29.
- •Hoa Nghiem Primary School has grown faster over five years (43% vs -26%).
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 Hoa Nghiem Primary School better than Swan Hill Christian School?
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 Hoa Nghiem Primary School and Swan Hill Christian School?
About 321 km in a straight line, between Springvale South and Swan Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hoa Nghiem Primary School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Swan Hill Christian School has 7.3.
How do Hoa Nghiem Primary School and Swan Hill Christian School rank in VIC?
Hoa Nghiem Primary School is unranked and Swan Hill Christian School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.