Hester Hornbrook Academy is an independent co-ed school in Melbourne designed for students who don't thrive in traditional settings.
Hester Hornbrook Academy is an independent co-ed school in Melbourne designed for students who don't thrive in traditional settings. Its Healing Oriented Program of Education (HOPE) and trauma-informed approach help re-engage young people facing barriers to learning. The school integrates mental health support with learning through restorative practices and the Four Es instructional model, with progressive, inquiry-led teaching across flexible campuses. Its Living Learning and Alumni programs extend support beyond school walls.
Hester Hornbrook Academy is also known as HHA Melbourne.
Hester Hornbrook Academy is a medium-sized independent combined school with approximately 701 students. It offers education for years 10-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Hester Hornbrook Academy has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 72% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 59%, which is below the national benchmark.
Hester Hornbrook Academy is located in Melbourne, VIC, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 943 (22th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.