Hester Hornbrook Academy
Hester Hornbrook Academy is an independent secondary school in Melbourne, VIC offering 10-12. With an ICSEA score of 943, it sits in the 22nd percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 701 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Melbourne VIC 3000. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Hester Hornbrook Academy compares
By ICSEA, Hester Hornbrook Academy ranks 339th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 58 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 24th-highest ICSEA and the 11th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Ozford College, an independent secondary school 0.3 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. Hester Hornbrook Academy scores 943, below average.
Enrolment and location
Hester Hornbrook Academy is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Melbourne
Hester Hornbrook Academy is located in Melbourne, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,448/wk and median rent of $381/wk. Population: 54,941.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Melbourne suburb profileSchools near Hester Hornbrook Academy
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Hester Hornbrook Academy | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Gardens Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Carlton | 0.7 km | 1133 | 190 higher | 435 |
| Academy of Mary ImmaculateCatholic Secondary · Fitzroy | 0.7 km | 1079 | 136 higher | 612 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hester Hornbrook Academy a government school?
No, Hester Hornbrook Academy is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Hester Hornbrook Academy offer?
Hester Hornbrook Academy offers 10-12.
What is Hester Hornbrook Academy's ICSEA score?
Hester Hornbrook Academy has an ICSEA score of 943, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Hester Hornbrook Academy?
Hester Hornbrook Academy has 701 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Hester Hornbrook Academy?
The nearest schools to Hester Hornbrook Academy are Ozford College (0.3 km), Ozford College - Ozford College Campus (0.3 km), Holmes Grammar School (0.4 km).
Where is Hester Hornbrook Academy located?
Hester Hornbrook Academy is located in Melbourne, VIC 3000. Visit the school website at https://www.hhacademy.vic.edu.au.