St Mary's School vs The Hamilton and Alexandra College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's School
Hamilton · Catholic primary · Prep-6
257 students · ICSEA 1040
The Hamilton and Alexandra College
Hamilton · Independent combined · Prep-12
409 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | St Mary's School Hamilton VIC | The Hamilton and Alexandra College Hamilton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #599 of 1,290 | #71 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #1714 of 4,908 | #207 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 257 | 409 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 125 | 220 / 189 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 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 | +21% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1040 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.7 | 42.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 21.8 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hamilton 3300 | Hamilton 3300 |
| Council area | Southern Grampians | Southern Grampians |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.smhamilton.catholic.edu.au | www.hamiltoncollege.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •The Hamilton and Alexandra College scores higher on the Success Index (73.4 vs 62.3).
- •The Hamilton and Alexandra College has the higher ICSEA (1107 vs 1040), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Hamilton and Alexandra College has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 15.4).
- •The Hamilton and Alexandra College is the larger school with 409 students compared with 257.
- •St Mary's School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -13%).
- •St Mary's School is a catholic 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 St Mary's School better than The Hamilton and Alexandra College?
On the Success Index, The Hamilton and Alexandra College ranks higher (73.4 vs 62.3 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 St Mary's School and The Hamilton and Alexandra College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Hamilton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Mary's School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Hamilton and Alexandra College has 9.6.
How do St Mary's School and The Hamilton and Alexandra College rank in VIC?
St Mary's School is 599th of 1,290 and The Hamilton and Alexandra College is 71st of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.