Cape Naturaliste College vs Hammond Park Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 177 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cape Naturaliste College
Vasse · Government high school · 7-12
1,168 students · ICSEA 1023
Hammond Park Secondary College
Hammond Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,069 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | Cape Naturaliste College Vasse WA | Hammond Park Secondary College Hammond Park WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #40 of 140 | #56 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #564 of 1,472 | #728 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,168 | 1,069 |
| Girls / boys | 544 / 624 | 516 / 553 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 207 | 218 |
| Year 12 cohort | 162 | 130 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +33% | +533% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.0 | 73.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.9 | 44.3 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Vasse 6280 | Hammond Park 6164 |
| Council area | Busselton | Cockburn |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4178 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4210 |
The verdict
- •Cape Naturaliste College scores higher on the Success Index (57.6 vs 50.6).
- •Cape Naturaliste College has the higher ICSEA (1023 vs 1021), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cape Naturaliste College is the larger school with 1,168 students compared with 1,069.
- •Hammond Park Secondary College has grown faster over five years (533% 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 Cape Naturaliste College better than Hammond Park Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Cape Naturaliste College ranks higher (57.6 vs 50.6 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 Cape Naturaliste College and Hammond Park Secondary College?
About 177 km in a straight line, between Vasse and Hammond Park in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cape Naturaliste College has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hammond Park Secondary College has 14.6.
How do Cape Naturaliste College and Hammond Park Secondary College rank in WA?
Cape Naturaliste College is 40th of 140 and Hammond Park Secondary College is 56th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.