Ascot Park Primary School vs Hamilton Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ascot Park Primary School
Park Holme · Government primary · R-6
189 students · ICSEA 1025
Hamilton Secondary College
Mitchell Park · Government high school · U, 7-12
609 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Ascot Park Primary School Park Holme SA | Hamilton Secondary College Mitchell Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #115 of 348 | #39 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #1675 of 4,908 | #817 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | R-6 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 189 | 609 |
| Girls / boys | 89 / 100 | 271 / 338 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 79 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 75 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1025 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 41.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 8% |
| Suburb | Park Holme 5043 | Mitchell Park 5043 |
| Council area | Marion | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ascotpkps.sa.edu.au/ | www.hamcoll.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ascot Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (62.7 vs 46.2).
- •Ascot Park Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ascot Park Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.4).
- •Hamilton Secondary College is the larger school with 609 students compared with 189.
- •Hamilton Secondary College has grown faster over five years (21% vs -1%).
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 Ascot Park Primary School better than Hamilton Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Ascot Park Primary School ranks higher (62.7 vs 46.2 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 Ascot Park Primary School and Hamilton Secondary College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Park Holme and Mitchell Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ascot Park Primary School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hamilton Secondary College has 14.4.
How do Ascot Park Primary School and Hamilton Secondary College rank in SA?
Ascot Park Primary School is 115th of 348 and Hamilton Secondary College is 39th of 84 among primary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.