Hurstbridge Primary School vs Sassafras Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 29 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
Sassafras Primary School
Sassafras · Government primary · Prep-6
29 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Hurstbridge Primary School Hurstbridge VIC | Sassafras Primary School Sassafras VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #579 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1633 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 141 | 29 |
| Girls / boys | 62 / 79 | 11 / 18 |
| 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% | -51% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Hurstbridge 3099 | Sassafras 3787 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Yarra Ranges |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hbridgeps.vic.edu.au | www.sassafrasps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (63.1 vs 62.7).
- •Sassafras Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.0).
- •Hurstbridge Primary School is the larger school with 141 students compared with 29.
- •Hurstbridge Primary School has grown faster over five years (-27% vs -51%).
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 Sassafras 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 Hurstbridge Primary School and Sassafras Primary School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Hurstbridge and Sassafras in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hurstbridge Primary School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sassafras Primary School has 9.4.
How do Hurstbridge Primary School and Sassafras Primary School rank in VIC?
Hurstbridge Primary School is 579th of 1,290 and Sassafras Primary School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.