Hamilton Parklands School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Parklands School
Hamilton · Government special · U
34 students · ICSEA 850
St Mary's School
Hamilton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
257 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Hamilton Parklands School Hamilton VIC | St Mary's School Hamilton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #599 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1714 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | Prep-6 |
| Students | 34 | 257 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 25 | 132 / 125 |
| Foundation intake | – | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 850 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 4.3 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 16.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 5% |
| Suburb | Hamilton 3300 | Hamilton 3300 |
| Council area | Southern Grampians | Southern Grampians |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hamiltonparklands.vic.edu.au/ | www.smhamilton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 850), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hamilton Parklands School has fewer students per teacher (4.3 vs 15.4).
- •St Mary's School is the larger school with 257 students compared with 34.
- •St Mary's School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -3%).
- •Hamilton Parklands School 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 Hamilton Parklands School better than St Mary's 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 Parklands School and St Mary's School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hamilton Parklands School has 4.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 15.4.
How do Hamilton Parklands School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Hamilton Parklands School is unranked and St Mary's School is 599th of 1,290 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.