Hamilton Secondary College vs Loxton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 195 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Secondary College
Mitchell Park · Government high school · U, 7-12
609 students · ICSEA 994
Loxton High School
Loxton · Government high school · 7-12
559 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Hamilton Secondary College Mitchell Park SA | Loxton High School Loxton SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 84 | #51 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #817 of 1,472 | #942 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 609 | 559 |
| Girls / boys | 271 / 338 | 299 / 260 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 79 | 83 |
| Year 12 cohort | 75 | 93 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.6 | 39.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 24.6 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 6% |
| Suburb | Mitchell Park 5043 | Loxton 5333 |
| Council area | Marion | Loxton Waikerie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.hamcoll.sa.edu.au | www.loxtonhs.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (46.2 vs 40.4).
- •Hamilton Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hamilton Secondary College is the larger school with 609 students compared with 559.
- •Hamilton Secondary College has grown faster over five years (21% vs 4%).
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 Secondary College better than Loxton High School?
On the Success Index, Hamilton Secondary College ranks higher (46.2 vs 40.4 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 Secondary College and Loxton High School?
About 195 km in a straight line, between Mitchell Park and Loxton in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hamilton Secondary College has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Loxton High School has 14.0.
How do Hamilton Secondary College and Loxton High School rank in SA?
Hamilton Secondary College is 39th of 84 and Loxton High School is 51st of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.