Horsham Special School vs Horsham West and Haven Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Horsham Special School
Horsham · Government special · U
106 students · ICSEA 903
Horsham West and Haven Primary School
Horsham · Government primary · Prep-6
603 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Horsham Special School Horsham VIC | Horsham West and Haven Primary School Horsham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1126 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3608 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 106 | 603 |
| Girls / boys | 38 / 68 | 279 / 324 |
| Foundation intake | – | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +22% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 903 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 42.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.6 | 24.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 6% |
| Suburb | Horsham 3402 | Horsham 3402 |
| Council area | Horsham | Horsham |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.hsds.vic.edu.au/ | www.horshamwps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Horsham West and Haven Primary School has the higher ICSEA (986 vs 903), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Horsham Special School has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 14.3).
- •Horsham West and Haven Primary School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 106.
- •Horsham Special School has grown faster over five years (22% 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 Special School better than Horsham West and Haven Primary 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 Horsham Special School and Horsham West and Haven Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Horsham and Horsham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Horsham Special School has 6.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Horsham West and Haven Primary School has 14.3.
How do Horsham Special School and Horsham West and Haven Primary School rank in VIC?
Horsham Special School is unranked and Horsham West and Haven Primary School is 1126th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.