Hurstbridge Primary School vs Learning Co-Operative School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hurstbridge Primary School
Hurstbridge · Government primary · Prep-6
141 students · ICSEA 1055
Learning Co-Operative School
Cottles Bridge · Independent primary · Prep-5
31 students · ICSEA 1065
| Measure | Hurstbridge Primary School Hurstbridge VIC | Learning Co-Operative School Cottles Bridge VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #579 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1633 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-5 |
| Students | 141 | 31 |
| Girls / boys | 62 / 79 | 19 / 12 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | +48% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1065 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 3.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hurstbridge 3099 | Cottles Bridge 3099 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hbridgeps.vic.edu.au | www.hurstbridgelearningcoop.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Learning Co-Operative School scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 63.1).
- •Learning Co-Operative School has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Learning Co-Operative School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.0).
- •Hurstbridge Primary School is the larger school with 141 students compared with 31.
- •Learning Co-Operative School has grown faster over five years (48% vs -27%).
- •Hurstbridge Primary School is a government school while Learning Co-Operative School 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 Hurstbridge Primary School better than Learning Co-Operative School?
On the Success Index, Learning Co-Operative School ranks higher (67.8 vs 63.1 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 Hurstbridge Primary School and Learning Co-Operative School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hurstbridge and Cottles Bridge in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hurstbridge Primary School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Learning Co-Operative School has 8.6.
How do Hurstbridge Primary School and Learning Co-Operative School rank in VIC?
Hurstbridge Primary School is 579th of 1,290 and Learning Co-Operative School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.