Hamilton Parklands School vs The Hamilton and Alexandra College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.2 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
The Hamilton and Alexandra College
Hamilton · Independent combined · Prep-12
409 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | Hamilton Parklands School Hamilton VIC | The Hamilton and Alexandra College Hamilton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #71 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | – | #207 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | U | Prep-12 |
| Students | 34 | 409 |
| Girls / boys | 9 / 25 | 220 / 189 |
| Foundation intake | – | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 47 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 63 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 30 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 6.4% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 850 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 4.3 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 42.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 21.8 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hamilton 3300 | Hamilton 3300 |
| Council area | Southern Grampians | Southern Grampians |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.hamiltonparklands.vic.edu.au/ | www.hamiltoncollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Hamilton and Alexandra College has the higher ICSEA (1107 vs 850), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hamilton Parklands School has fewer students per teacher (4.3 vs 9.6).
- •The Hamilton and Alexandra College is the larger school with 409 students compared with 34.
- •Hamilton Parklands School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -13%).
- •Hamilton Parklands School is a government school while The Hamilton and Alexandra College is an independent 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 The Hamilton and Alexandra College?
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 The Hamilton and Alexandra College?
About 1.2 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 The Hamilton and Alexandra College has 9.6.
How do Hamilton Parklands School and The Hamilton and Alexandra College rank in VIC?
Hamilton Parklands School is unranked and The Hamilton and Alexandra College is 71st of 239 among special schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.