Hamilton Secondary College vs Marion Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 789 m 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
Marion Primary School
Marion · Government primary · R-6
149 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Hamilton Secondary College Mitchell Park SA | Marion Primary School Marion SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 84 | #138 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #817 of 1,472 | #2009 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 609 | 149 |
| Girls / boys | 271 / 338 | 64 / 85 |
| Foundation intake | – | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 79 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 75 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.6 | 11.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 11% |
| Suburb | Mitchell Park 5043 | Marion 5043 |
| Council area | Marion | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hamcoll.sa.edu.au | marionps.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Marion Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (59.0 vs 46.2).
- •Marion Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marion Primary School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.4).
- •Hamilton Secondary College is the larger school with 609 students compared with 149.
- •Hamilton Secondary College has grown faster over five years (21% vs -25%).
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 Marion Primary School?
On the Success Index, Marion Primary School ranks higher (59.0 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 Hamilton Secondary College and Marion Primary School?
About 789 m in a straight line, between Mitchell Park and Marion in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hamilton Secondary College has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marion Primary School has 12.8.
How do Hamilton Secondary College and Marion Primary School rank in SA?
Hamilton Secondary College is 39th of 84 and Marion Primary School is 138th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.