Hurstbridge Primary School vs Wattle Glen Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 3.8 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
Wattle Glen Primary School
Wattle Glen · Government primary · Prep-6
147 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Hurstbridge Primary School Hurstbridge VIC | Wattle Glen Primary School Wattle Glen VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #579 of 1,290 | #521 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1633 of 4,908 | #1435 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 141 | 147 |
| Girls / boys | 62 / 79 | 54 / 93 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | +53% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Hurstbridge 3099 | Wattle Glen 3096 |
| Council area | Nillumbik | Nillumbik |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hbridgeps.vic.edu.au | www.wattlegps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Wattle Glen Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (65.4 vs 63.1).
- •Hurstbridge Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.1).
- •Wattle Glen Primary School is the larger school with 147 students compared with 141.
- •Wattle Glen Primary School has grown faster over five years (53% 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 Wattle Glen Primary School?
On the Success Index, Wattle Glen Primary School ranks higher (65.4 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 Wattle Glen Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Hurstbridge and Wattle Glen in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hurstbridge Primary School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wattle Glen Primary School has 13.1.
How do Hurstbridge Primary School and Wattle Glen Primary School rank in VIC?
Hurstbridge Primary School is 579th of 1,290 and Wattle Glen Primary School is 521st of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.