Hamilton Secondary College vs Westminster School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 854 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
Westminster School
Marion · Independent combined · R-12
1,401 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | Hamilton Secondary College Mitchell Park SA | Westminster School Marion SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #39 of 84 | #10 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #817 of 1,472 | #139 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | R-12 |
| Students | 609 | 1,401 |
| Girls / boys | 271 / 338 | 698 / 703 |
| Foundation intake | – | 67 |
| Year 7 cohort | 79 | 139 |
| Year 12 cohort | 75 | 159 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.6 | 133.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 93.9 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mitchell Park 5043 | Marion 5043 |
| Council area | Marion | Marion |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hamcoll.sa.edu.au | www.westminster.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Westminster School scores higher on the Success Index (77.8 vs 46.2).
- •Westminster School has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Westminster School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.4).
- •Westminster School is the larger school with 1,401 students compared with 609.
- •Westminster School has grown faster over five years (29% vs 21%).
- •Hamilton Secondary College is a government school while Westminster School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Westminster School?
On the Success Index, Westminster School ranks higher (77.8 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 Westminster School?
About 854 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 Westminster School has 10.5.
How do Hamilton Secondary College and Westminster School rank in SA?
Hamilton Secondary College is 39th of 84 and Westminster School is 10th of 145 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.