Hamilton North Primary School vs Hamilton Parklands School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton North Primary School
Hamilton · Government primary · Prep-6
167 students · ICSEA 970
Hamilton Parklands School
Hamilton · Government special · U
34 students · ICSEA 850
| Measure | Hamilton North Primary School Hamilton VIC | Hamilton Parklands School Hamilton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1127 of 1,290 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3621 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | U |
| Students | 167 | 34 |
| Girls / boys | 69 / 98 | 9 / 25 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 970 | 850 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 4.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.9 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 15% |
| Suburb | Hamilton 3300 | Hamilton 3300 |
| Council area | Southern Grampians | Southern Grampians |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hamiltonnorthps.vic.edu.au | www.hamiltonparklands.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hamilton North Primary School has the higher ICSEA (970 vs 850), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hamilton Parklands School has fewer students per teacher (4.3 vs 13.5).
- •Hamilton North Primary School is the larger school with 167 students compared with 34.
- •Hamilton Parklands School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -25%).
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 Hamilton North Primary School 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 Hamilton North Primary School and Hamilton Parklands School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hamilton North Primary School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hamilton Parklands School has 4.3.
How do Hamilton North Primary School and Hamilton Parklands School rank in VIC?
Hamilton North Primary School is 1127th of 1,290 and Hamilton Parklands School is unranked among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.