Hurstbridge Primary School vs Panton Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.7 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
Panton Hill Primary School
Panton Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
147 students · ICSEA 1070
| Measure | Hurstbridge Primary School Hurstbridge VIC | Panton Hill Primary School Panton Hill VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #579 of 1,290 | #418 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1633 of 4,908 | #1048 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 141 | 147 |
| Girls / boys | 62 / 79 | 77 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1070 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 12.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Hurstbridge 3099 | Panton Hill 3759 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hbridgeps.vic.edu.au | www.pantonhill.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Panton Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (69.6 vs 63.1).
- •Panton Hill Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1070 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Panton Hill Primary School is the larger school with 147 students compared with 141.
- •Panton Hill Primary School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -27%).
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 Panton Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index, Panton Hill Primary School ranks higher (69.6 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 Panton Hill Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Hurstbridge and Panton Hill in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hurstbridge Primary School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Panton Hill Primary School has 12.0.
How do Hurstbridge Primary School and Panton Hill Primary School rank in VIC?
Hurstbridge Primary School is 579th of 1,290 and Panton Hill Primary School is 418th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.