A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School vs Terrey Hills Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School
Duffys Forest · Independent primary · K-6
78 students · ICSEA 962
Terrey Hills Public School
Terrey Hills · Government primary · K-6
183 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School Duffys Forest NSW | Terrey Hills Public School Terrey Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #407 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1245 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 78 | 183 |
| Girls / boys | 37 / 41 | 86 / 97 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 18 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +34% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 11.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Duffys Forest 2084 | Terrey Hills 2084 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.alexander.nsw.edu.au | terreyhill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Terrey Hills Public School scores higher on the Success Index (67.6 vs 39.2).
- •Terrey Hills Public School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 962), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 16.1).
- •Terrey Hills Public School is the larger school with 183 students compared with 78.
- •A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School has grown faster over five years (34% vs -23%).
- •A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School is a independent school while Terrey Hills Public School is a government 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 A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School better than Terrey Hills Public School?
On the Success Index, Terrey Hills Public School ranks higher (67.6 vs 39.2 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 A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School and Terrey Hills Public School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Duffys Forest and Terrey Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Terrey Hills Public School has 16.1.
How do A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School and Terrey Hills Public School rank in NSW?
A.G.B.U. Alexander Primary School is unranked and Terrey Hills Public School is 407th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.