Hampton Primary School vs St Mary's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Victoria, 229 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hampton Primary School
Hampton · Government primary · Prep-6
628 students · ICSEA 1168
St Mary's School
Hampton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
194 students · ICSEA 1142
| Measure | Hampton Primary School Hampton VIC | St Mary's School Hampton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 5% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #152 of 1,290 | #164 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #276 of 4,908 | #315 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 628 | 194 |
| Girls / boys | 283 / 345 | 102 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1168 | 1142 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.5 | 17.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hampton 3188 | Hampton 3188 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Bayside (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.hamptonps.vic.edu.au | www.smhampton.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (78.7 vs 78.2).
- •Hampton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1168 vs 1142), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.5).
- •Hampton Primary School is the larger school with 628 students compared with 194.
- •Hampton Primary School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -38%).
- •Hampton Primary 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 Hampton Primary 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 Hampton Primary School and St Mary's School?
About 229 m in a straight line, between Hampton and Hampton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hampton Primary School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's School has 11.3.
How do Hampton Primary School and St Mary's School rank in VIC?
Hampton Primary School is 152nd of 1,290 and St Mary's School is 164th of 1,290 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.