Horsham College vs Horsham West and Haven Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Horsham College
Horsham · Government high school · 7-12
1,010 students · ICSEA 965
Horsham West and Haven Primary School
Horsham · Government primary · Prep-6
603 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Horsham College Horsham VIC | Horsham West and Haven Primary School Horsham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #271 of 348 | #1126 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #938 of 1,472 | #3608 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,010 | 603 |
| Girls / boys | 489 / 521 | 279 / 324 |
| Foundation intake | – | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | 144 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 141 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 4.3% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 91.0 | 42.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.2 | 24.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Horsham 3402 | Horsham 3402 |
| Council area | Horsham | Horsham |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.horsham-college.vic.edu.au | www.horshamwps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Horsham College scores higher on the Success Index (40.6 vs 37.4).
- •Horsham West and Haven Primary School has the higher ICSEA (986 vs 965), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Horsham College has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.3).
- •Horsham College is the larger school with 1,010 students compared with 603.
- •Horsham College has grown faster over five years (5% vs -13%).
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 Horsham College better than Horsham West and Haven Primary School?
On the Success Index, Horsham College ranks higher (40.6 vs 37.4 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 Horsham College and Horsham West and Haven Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Horsham and Horsham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Horsham College has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Horsham West and Haven Primary School has 14.3.
How do Horsham College and Horsham West and Haven Primary School rank in VIC?
Horsham College is 271st of 348 and Horsham West and Haven Primary School is 1126th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.