Hartwell Primary School
Hartwell Primary School is a government primary school in Camberwell, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1191, it sits in the 99th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 570 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 40% have a language background other than English.
Camberwell VIC 3124. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Hartwell Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Hartwell Primary School ranks 6th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 35 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Dominic's School, a Catholic primary school 1.0 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Hartwell Primary School scores 1191, well above average.
School zone
Hartwell Primary School's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
Schools near Hartwell Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Hartwell Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wattle Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Burwood | 1.4 km | 1122 | 69 lower | 251 |
| Ashburton Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Ashburton | 1.6 km | 1155 | 36 lower | 444 |
| Siena College LtdCatholic Secondary · Camberwell | 1.6 km | 1153 | 38 lower | 691 |
| St Cecilia's SchoolCatholic Primary · Glen Iris | 1.7 km | 1172 | 19 lower | 258 |
| St Michael's SchoolCatholic Primary · Ashburton | 1.8 km | 1139 | 52 lower | 222 |
| Canterbury Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Canterbury | 1.9 km | 1192 | 1 higher | 639 |
| Camberwell South Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Glen Iris | 1.9 km | 1183 | 8 lower | 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hartwell Primary School a government school?
Yes, Hartwell Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Hartwell Primary School offer?
Hartwell Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Hartwell Primary School's ICSEA score?
Hartwell Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1191, placing it in the 99th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Hartwell Primary School?
Hartwell Primary School has 570 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Hartwell Primary School?
The nearest schools to Hartwell Primary School are St Dominic's School (1.0 km), Emmaus College - Burwood Campus (1.1 km), Wattle Park Primary School (1.4 km).
Where is Hartwell Primary School located?
Hartwell Primary School is located in Camberwell, VIC 3124. Visit the school website at http://www.hartwellps.vic.edu.au.