Baimbridge College vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.3 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
St Mary's School
Hamilton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
257 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Baimbridge College Hamilton VIC | St Mary's School Hamilton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #317 of 348 | #599 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1129 of 1,472 | #1714 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 333 | 257 |
| Girls / boys | 171 / 162 | 132 / 125 |
| Foundation intake | – | 38 |
| 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% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.8 | 16.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 5% |
| Suburb | Hamilton 3300 | Hamilton 3300 |
| Council area | Southern Grampians | Southern Grampians |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.baimbridge.vic.edu.au/ | www.smhamilton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School scores higher on the Success Index (62.3 vs 32.2).
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Baimbridge College has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 15.4).
- •Baimbridge College is the larger school with 333 students compared with 257.
- •St Mary's School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -20%).
- •Baimbridge College is a government school while St Mary's School is a catholic 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 Baimbridge College better than St Mary's School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's School ranks higher (62.3 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 St Mary's School?
About 3.3 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 St Mary's School has 15.4.
How do Baimbridge College and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Baimbridge College is 317th of 348 and St Mary's School is 599th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.