Hampton Park Secondary College vs Red Cliffs Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Victoria, 498 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
Red Cliffs Secondary College
Red Cliffs · Government high school · U, 7-12
348 students · ICSEA 906
| Measure | Hampton Park Secondary College Hampton Park VIC | Red Cliffs Secondary College Red Cliffs VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #344 of 348 | #347 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #1400 of 1,472 | #1448 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | U, 7-12 |
| Students | 1,234 | 348 |
| Girls / boys | 593 / 641 | 159 / 189 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 206 | 69 |
| Year 12 cohort | 161 | 21 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | 21 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.5% | 0% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 905 | 906 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 101.2 | 32.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 64.8 | 24.6 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 15% |
| Suburb | Hampton Park 3976 | Red Cliffs 3496 |
| Council area | Casey | Mildura |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.hpsc.vic.edu.au | www.red-cliffs-sc.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hampton Park Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (20.9 vs 16.5).
- •Red Cliffs Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (906 vs 905), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Red Cliffs Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.2).
- •Hampton Park Secondary College is the larger school with 1,234 students compared with 348.
- •Hampton Park Secondary College has grown faster over five years (8% vs -33%).
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 Red Cliffs Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Hampton Park Secondary College ranks higher (20.9 vs 16.5 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 Red Cliffs Secondary College?
About 498 km in a straight line, between Hampton Park and Red Cliffs in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hampton Park Secondary College has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Red Cliffs Secondary College has 10.7.
How do Hampton Park Secondary College and Red Cliffs Secondary College rank in VIC?
Hampton Park Secondary College is 344th of 348 and Red Cliffs Secondary College is 347th of 348 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.