Clare High School vs Hamilton Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 131 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clare High School
Clare · Government high school · U, 7-12
428 students · ICSEA 994
Hamilton Secondary College
Mitchell Park · Government high school · U, 7-12
609 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Clare High School Clare SA | Hamilton Secondary College Mitchell Park SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #46 of 84 | #39 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #902 of 1,472 | #817 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 428 | 609 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 217 | 271 / 338 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 69 | 79 |
| Year 12 cohort | 69 | 75 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 41.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 8% |
| Suburb | Clare 5453 | Mitchell Park 5043 |
| Council area | Clare and Gilbert Valleys | Marion |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.clarehs.sa.edu.au | www.hamcoll.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (46.2 vs 42.0).
- •Clare High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.4).
- •Hamilton Secondary College is the larger school with 609 students compared with 428.
- •Hamilton Secondary College has grown faster over five years (21% vs -19%).
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 Clare High School better than Hamilton Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Hamilton Secondary College ranks higher (46.2 vs 42.0 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 Clare High School and Hamilton Secondary College?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Clare and Mitchell Park in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Clare High School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hamilton Secondary College has 14.4.
How do Clare High School and Hamilton Secondary College rank in SA?
Clare High School is 46th of 84 and Hamilton Secondary College is 39th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.