VIC · Government Primary
Herne Hill Primary School
Hamlyn Heights 3215 · Prep-6
Herne Hill Primary School is a government primary school in Hamlyn Heights, VIC offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1023, it sits in the 57th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 267 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 18% have a language background other than English.
How Herne Hill Primary School compares
By ICSEA, Herne Hill Primary School ranks 837th of the 1,567 primary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 21 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 16th-highest ICSEA and the 14th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Clonard College, a Catholic secondary school 0.2 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 Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Herne Hill Primary School scores 1023 — near average.
School zone
Herne Hill 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.
About Hamlyn Heights
Herne Hill Primary School is located in Hamlyn Heights, VIC — a suburb with a median household income of $1,643/wk and median rent of $345/wk. Population: 6,518.
View full Hamlyn Heights suburb profile →Schools near Herne Hill Primary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Herne Hill Primary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clonard CollegeCatholic Secondary · Herne Hill | 0.2 km | 1051 | 28 higher | 940 |
| St Joseph's College Geelong - Westcourt CampusCatholic Secondary · Herne Hill | 0.3 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Hamlyn Views SchoolGovernment Combined · Hamlyn Heights | 0.6 km | 998 | 25 lower | 150 |
| Western Heights Secondary College-Quamby CampusGovernment Secondary · Hamlyn Heights | 0.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Holy Spirit Parish SchoolCatholic Primary · Manifold Heights | 0.7 km | 1068 | 45 higher | 326 |
| Manifold Heights Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Manifold Heights | 0.7 km | 1082 | 59 higher | 469 |
| Western Heights Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Hamlyn Heights | 0.8 km | 991 | 32 lower | 1,060 |
| St Patrick's SchoolCatholic Primary · Geelong West | 1.3 km | 1107 | 84 higher | 418 |
| Hamlyn Banks Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Hamlyn Heights | 1.3 km | 976 | 47 lower | 290 |
| Ashby Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Geelong West | 1.7 km | 1059 | 36 higher | 259 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Herne Hill Primary School a government school?
Yes, Herne Hill Primary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Herne Hill Primary School offer?
Herne Hill Primary School offers Prep-6.
What is Herne Hill Primary School's ICSEA score?
Herne Hill Primary School has an ICSEA score of 1023, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Herne Hill Primary School?
Herne Hill Primary School has 267 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Herne Hill Primary School?
The nearest schools to Herne Hill Primary School are Clonard College (0.2 km), St Joseph's College Geelong - Westcourt Campus (0.3 km), Hamlyn Views School (0.6 km).
Where is Herne Hill Primary School located?
Herne Hill Primary School is located in Hamlyn Heights, VIC 3215. Visit the school website at http://www.hernehillk6.vic.edu.au.