Pakenham Hills Primary School vs Pakenham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Pakenham Hills Primary School
Pakenham · Government primary · Prep-6
499 students · ICSEA 978
Pakenham Primary School
Pakenham · Government primary · Prep-6
420 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Pakenham Hills Primary School Pakenham VIC | Pakenham Primary School Pakenham VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #994 of 1,290 | #900 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #3116 of 4,908 | #2773 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 499 | 420 |
| Girls / boys | 245 / 254 | 221 / 199 |
| Foundation intake | 89 | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +57% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.3 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.7 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Pakenham 3810 | Pakenham 3810 |
| Council area | Cardinia | Cardinia |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.pakenhamhillsps.vic.edu.au/ | pakenhamps.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Pakenham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.9 vs 44.5).
- •Pakenham Primary School has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pakenham Primary School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.9).
- •Pakenham Hills Primary School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 420.
- •Pakenham Primary School has grown faster over five years (57% vs 21%).
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 Pakenham Hills Primary School better than Pakenham Primary School?
On the Success Index, Pakenham Primary School ranks higher (48.9 vs 44.5 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 Pakenham Hills Primary School and Pakenham Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pakenham and Pakenham in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Pakenham Hills Primary School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pakenham Primary School has 14.6.
How do Pakenham Hills Primary School and Pakenham Primary School rank in VIC?
Pakenham Hills Primary School is 994th of 1,290 and Pakenham Primary School is 900th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.