George Street Primary School - Hamilton vs Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
George Street Primary School - Hamilton
Hamilton · Government primary · Prep-6
67 students · ICSEA 877
Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School
Hamilton · Government primary · Prep-6
294 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | George Street Primary School - Hamilton Hamilton VIC | Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School Hamilton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1035 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3261 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 67 | 294 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 34 | 154 / 140 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | +34% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 877 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 18.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 9% |
| Suburb | Hamilton 3300 | Hamilton 3300 |
| Council area | Southern Grampians | Southern Grampians |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | george.street.ps.hamilton@education.vic.gov.au | www.hamiltonps-grayst.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (42.3 vs 21.2).
- •Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School has the higher ICSEA (983 vs 877), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •George Street Primary School - Hamilton has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.7).
- •Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 67.
- •Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School has grown faster over five years (34% vs -30%).
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 George Street Primary School - Hamilton better than Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School ranks higher (42.3 vs 21.2 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 George Street Primary School - Hamilton and Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
George Street Primary School - Hamilton has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School has 15.7.
How do George Street Primary School - Hamilton and Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School rank in VIC?
George Street Primary School - Hamilton is unranked and Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School is 1035th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.