Hurstbridge Primary School vs Port Fairy Consolidated School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 273 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
Port Fairy Consolidated School
Port Fairy · Government primary · Prep-6
152 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Hurstbridge Primary School Hurstbridge VIC | Port Fairy Consolidated School Port Fairy VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #579 of 1,290 | #567 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1633 of 4,908 | #1589 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 141 | 152 |
| Girls / boys | 62 / 79 | 80 / 72 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 4% |
| Suburb | Hurstbridge 3099 | Port Fairy 3284 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Moyne |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hbridgeps.vic.edu.au | www.pfc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (63.1 vs 63.7).
- •Hurstbridge Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.1).
- •Port Fairy Consolidated School is the larger school with 152 students compared with 141.
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 Port Fairy Consolidated 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 Hurstbridge Primary School and Port Fairy Consolidated School?
About 273 km in a straight line, between Hurstbridge and Port Fairy in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hurstbridge Primary School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Fairy Consolidated School has 13.1.
How do Hurstbridge Primary School and Port Fairy Consolidated School rank in VIC?
Hurstbridge Primary School is 579th of 1,290 and Port Fairy Consolidated School is 567th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.