Baimbridge College vs Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baimbridge College
Hamilton · Government high school · 7-12
333 students · ICSEA 949
Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School
Hamilton · Government primary · Prep-6
294 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Baimbridge College Hamilton VIC | Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School Hamilton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #317 of 348 | #1035 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1129 of 1,472 | #3261 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 333 | 294 |
| Girls / boys | 171 / 162 | 154 / 140 |
| Foundation intake | – | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | 49 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 41 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.8 | 18.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 9% |
| Suburb | Hamilton 3300 | Hamilton 3300 |
| Council area | Southern Grampians | Southern Grampians |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.baimbridge.vic.edu.au/ | www.hamiltonps-grayst.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.3 vs 32.2).
- •Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School has the higher ICSEA (983 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Baimbridge College has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.7).
- •Baimbridge College is the larger school with 333 students compared with 294.
- •Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School has grown faster over five years (34% vs -20%).
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 Baimbridge College better than Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School ranks higher (42.3 vs 32.2 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 Baimbridge College and Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baimbridge College has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School has 15.7.
How do Baimbridge College and Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School rank in VIC?
Baimbridge College is 317th of 348 and Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School is 1035th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.