Hampton Park Secondary College vs River Gum Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 163 m 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
River Gum Primary School
Hampton Park · Government primary · Prep-6
501 students · ICSEA 910
| Measure | Hampton Park Secondary College Hampton Park VIC | River Gum Primary School Hampton Park VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #344 of 348 | #1216 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #1400 of 1,472 | #4068 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,234 | 501 |
| Girls / boys | 593 / 641 | 236 / 265 |
| Foundation intake | – | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | 206 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 161 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 29 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 2.5% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 905 | 910 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 101.2 | 46.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 64.8 | 23.4 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 79% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hampton Park 3976 | Hampton Park 3976 |
| Council area | Casey | Casey |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hpsc.vic.edu.au | www.rivergumps.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •River Gum Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (30.7 vs 20.9).
- •River Gum Primary School has the higher ICSEA (910 vs 905), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •River Gum Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.2).
- •Hampton Park Secondary College is the larger school with 1,234 students compared with 501.
- •Hampton Park Secondary College has grown faster over five years (8% vs -7%).
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 River Gum Primary School?
On the Success Index, River Gum Primary School ranks higher (30.7 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 River Gum Primary School?
About 163 m in a straight line, between Hampton Park and Hampton Park in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hampton Park Secondary College has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and River Gum Primary School has 10.8.
How do Hampton Park Secondary College and River Gum Primary School rank in VIC?
Hampton Park Secondary College is 344th of 348 and River Gum Primary School is 1216th of 1,290 among secondary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.