Hallam Secondary College vs Hampton Park Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 3.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hallam Secondary College
Hallam · Government high school · 7-12
716 students · ICSEA 923
Hampton Park Secondary College
Hampton Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,234 students · ICSEA 905
| Measure | Hallam Secondary College Hallam VIC | Hampton Park Secondary College Hampton Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #336 of 348 | #344 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1319 of 1,472 | #1400 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 716 | 1,234 |
| Girls / boys | 316 / 400 | 593 / 641 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 91 | 206 |
| Year 12 cohort | 123 | 161 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 24 | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 905 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.2 | 101.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.3 | 64.8 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Hallam 3803 | Hampton Park 3976 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hallamssc.vic.edu.au | www.hpsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hallam Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (24.7 vs 20.9).
- •Hallam Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (923 vs 905), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hallam Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.2).
- •Hampton Park Secondary College is the larger school with 1,234 students compared with 716.
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 Hallam Secondary College better than Hampton Park Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Hallam Secondary College ranks higher (24.7 vs 20.9 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 Hallam Secondary College and Hampton Park Secondary College?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Hallam and Hampton Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hallam Secondary College has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hampton Park Secondary College has 12.2.
How do Hallam Secondary College and Hampton Park Secondary College rank in VIC?
Hallam Secondary College is 336th of 348 and Hampton Park Secondary College is 344th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.