Hume Valley School vs Ilim College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 499 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hume Valley School
Broadmeadows · Government special · U
380 students · ICSEA 934
Ilim College
Dallas · Independent combined · Prep-12
2,868 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Hume Valley School Broadmeadows VIC | Ilim College Dallas VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #146 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | – | #564 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | Prep-12 |
| Students | 380 | 2,868 |
| Girls / boys | 120 / 260 | 1,528 / 1,340 |
| Foundation intake | – | 231 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 235 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 163 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 9.6% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 5.6 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.5 | 293.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 75.4 | 143.3 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 0% |
| Suburb | Broadmeadows 3047 | Dallas 3047 |
| Council area | Hume | Hume |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.humevalley.vic.edu.au | www.ilimcollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ilim College has the higher ICSEA (1024 vs 934), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hume Valley School has fewer students per teacher (5.6 vs 9.8).
- •Ilim College is the larger school with 2,868 students compared with 380.
- •Ilim College has grown faster over five years (15% vs 8%).
- •Hume Valley School is a government school while Ilim College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Hume Valley School better than Ilim 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 Hume Valley School and Ilim College?
About 499 m in a straight line, between Broadmeadows and Dallas in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hume Valley School has 5.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ilim College has 9.8.
How do Hume Valley School and Ilim College rank in VIC?
Hume Valley School is unranked and Ilim College is 146th of 239 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.