Hamilton State School vs St Rita's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton State School
Hamilton · Government primary · Prep-6
248 students · ICSEA 1050
St Rita's College
Clayfield · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,225 students · ICSEA 1153
| Measure | Hamilton State School Hamilton QLD | St Rita's College Clayfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #175 of 804 | #15 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1697 of 4,908 | #166 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 5-12 |
| Students | 248 | 1,225 |
| Girls / boys | 118 / 130 | 1,225 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 179 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 173 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +69% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1153 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 85.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 68.4 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hamilton 4007 | Clayfield 4011 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hamiltonss.eq.edu.au | www.stritas.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Rita's College scores higher on the Success Index (76.2 vs 62.5).
- •St Rita's College has the higher ICSEA (1153 vs 1050), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Rita's College has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.4).
- •St Rita's College is the larger school with 1,225 students compared with 248.
- •Hamilton State School has grown faster over five years (69% vs 18%).
- •Hamilton State School is a government school while St Rita's College is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hamilton State School better than St Rita's College?
On the Success Index, St Rita's College ranks higher (76.2 vs 62.5 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hamilton State School and St Rita's College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Clayfield in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hamilton State School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Rita's College has 14.3.
How do Hamilton State School and St Rita's College rank in QLD?
Hamilton State School is 175th of 804 and St Rita's College is 15th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.