Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus vs The Hamilton and Alexandra College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Victoria, 4.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus
Hamilton · Independent combined · Prep-12
193 students · ICSEA 1028
The Hamilton and Alexandra College
Hamilton · Independent combined · Prep-12
409 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus Hamilton VIC | The Hamilton and Alexandra College Hamilton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #142 of 239 | #71 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #534 of 1,259 | #207 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 193 | 409 |
| Girls / boys | 75 / 118 | 220 / 189 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | 47 |
| Year 12 cohort | 15 | 63 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 26 | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0% | 6.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 42.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 21.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hamilton 3300 | Hamilton 3300 |
| Council area | Southern Grampians | Southern Grampians |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.gsc.vic.edu.au | www.hamiltoncollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Hamilton and Alexandra College scores higher on the Success Index (73.4 vs 55.8).
- •The Hamilton and Alexandra College has the higher ICSEA (1107 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 9.6).
- •The Hamilton and Alexandra College is the larger school with 409 students compared with 193.
- •Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -13%).
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 Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus better than The Hamilton and Alexandra College?
On the Success Index, The Hamilton and Alexandra College ranks higher (73.4 vs 55.8 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 Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus and The Hamilton and Alexandra College?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus has 8.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Hamilton and Alexandra College has 9.6.
How do Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus and The Hamilton and Alexandra College rank in VIC?
Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus is 142nd of 239 and The Hamilton and Alexandra College is 71st of 239 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.