Hamilton Secondary College vs Springbank Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 2.7 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
Springbank Secondary College
Pasadena · Government high school · U, 7-12
249 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | Hamilton Secondary College Mitchell Park SA | Springbank Secondary College Pasadena SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 84 | #14 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #817 of 1,472 | #302 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 609 | 249 |
| Girls / boys | 271 / 338 | 82 / 167 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 79 | 38 |
| Year 12 cohort | 75 | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +46% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.6 | 28.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 26.1 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 4% |
| Suburb | Mitchell Park 5043 | Pasadena 5042 |
| Council area | Marion | Mitcham |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hamcoll.sa.edu.au | www.springbanksc.sa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Springbank Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (69.2 vs 46.2).
- •Springbank Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1021 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Springbank Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 14.4).
- •Hamilton Secondary College is the larger school with 609 students compared with 249.
- •Springbank Secondary College has grown faster over five years (46% vs 21%).
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 Springbank Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Springbank Secondary College ranks higher (69.2 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 Springbank Secondary College?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Mitchell Park and Pasadena in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hamilton Secondary College has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Springbank Secondary College has 8.8.
How do Hamilton Secondary College and Springbank Secondary College rank in SA?
Hamilton Secondary College is 39th of 84 and Springbank Secondary College is 14th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.