Hampton Park Secondary College vs Heywood District Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 319 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hampton Park Secondary College
Hampton Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,234 students · ICSEA 905
Heywood District Secondary College
Heywood · Government high school · 7-12
72 students · ICSEA 898
| Measure | Hampton Park Secondary College Hampton Park VIC | Heywood District Secondary College Heywood VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #344 of 348 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1400 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,234 | 72 |
| Girls / boys | 593 / 641 | 28 / 44 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 206 | 9 |
| Year 12 cohort | 161 | 8 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 905 | 898 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 5.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 101.2 | 13.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 64.8 | 8.3 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 14% |
| Suburb | Hampton Park 3976 | Heywood 3304 |
| Council area | Casey | Glenelg |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.hpsc.vic.edu.au | www.heywoodsc.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Heywood District Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (22.8 vs 20.9).
- •Hampton Park Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (905 vs 898), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heywood District Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (5.3 vs 12.2).
- •Hampton Park Secondary College is the larger school with 1,234 students compared with 72.
- •Hampton Park Secondary College has grown faster over five years (8% 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 Hampton Park Secondary College better than Heywood District Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Heywood District Secondary College ranks higher (22.8 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 Hampton Park Secondary College and Heywood District Secondary College?
About 319 km in a straight line, between Hampton Park and Heywood in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hampton Park Secondary College has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heywood District Secondary College has 5.3.
How do Hampton Park Secondary College and Heywood District Secondary College rank in VIC?
Hampton Park Secondary College is 344th of 348 and Heywood District Secondary College is unranked among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.