Baimbridge College vs Hamilton Parklands School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 994 m 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 Parklands School
Hamilton · Government special · U
34 students · ICSEA 850
| Measure | Baimbridge College Hamilton VIC | Hamilton Parklands School Hamilton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #317 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1129 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 333 | 34 |
| Girls / boys | 171 / 162 | 9 / 25 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| 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% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 850 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 4.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.8 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 15% |
| Suburb | Hamilton 3300 | Hamilton 3300 |
| Council area | Southern Grampians | Southern Grampians |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.baimbridge.vic.edu.au/ | www.hamiltonparklands.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Baimbridge College has the higher ICSEA (949 vs 850), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hamilton Parklands School has fewer students per teacher (4.3 vs 10.0).
- •Baimbridge College is the larger school with 333 students compared with 34.
- •Hamilton Parklands School has grown faster over five years (-3% 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 Parklands School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Baimbridge College and Hamilton Parklands School?
About 994 m 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 Parklands School has 4.3.
How do Baimbridge College and Hamilton Parklands School rank in VIC?
Baimbridge College is 317th of 348 and Hamilton Parklands School is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.