Atwell College vs Hammond Park Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Atwell College
Atwell · Government high school · 7-12
831 students · ICSEA 1003
Hammond Park Secondary College
Hammond Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,069 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | Atwell College Atwell WA | Hammond Park Secondary College Hammond Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #77 of 140 | #56 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #893 of 1,472 | #728 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 831 | 1,069 |
| Girls / boys | 394 / 437 | 516 / 553 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 120 | 218 |
| Year 12 cohort | 140 | 130 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -41% | +533% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.2 | 73.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 72.8 | 44.3 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Atwell 6164 | Hammond Park 6164 |
| Council area | Cockburn | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4184 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4210 |
The verdict
- •Hammond Park Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (50.6 vs 42.7).
- •Hammond Park Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1021 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Atwell College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.6).
- •Hammond Park Secondary College is the larger school with 1,069 students compared with 831.
- •Hammond Park Secondary College has grown faster over five years (533% vs -41%).
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 Atwell College better than Hammond Park Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Hammond Park Secondary College ranks higher (50.6 vs 42.7 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 Atwell College and Hammond Park Secondary College?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Atwell and Hammond Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Atwell College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hammond Park Secondary College has 14.6.
How do Atwell College and Hammond Park Secondary College rank in WA?
Atwell College is 77th of 140 and Hammond Park Secondary College is 56th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.