Hester Hornbrook Academy
Special school in Melbourne, VIC
About Hester Hornbrook Academy
Hester Hornbrook Academy is a independent special school located in Melbourne, Melbourne. The school offers education for students from 10-12.
With 701 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 943 (22th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1 supports quality learning outcomes.
Contact & Location
- Location Melbourne, VIC 3000
- Website www.hhacademy.vic.edu.au
- MySchool View Profile
School Details
- Type Independent
- Level Special (10-12)
- Gender Co-educational
- Students (2025) 701 enrolled
- Teaching Staff 57 (49.9 FTE)
- Non-Teaching Staff 129 (125 FTE)
- ICSEAIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 943 (22th percentile)
- Indigenous Students 7%
Student Demographics
Gender
Boys: 311 (44%)
Girls: 390 (56%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 9%Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 64%
ICSEA DistributionIndex of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
Bottom 54%
Lower 25%
Upper 13%
Top 8%