Albion Park Public School vs Hayes Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 9.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albion Park Public School
Albion Park · Government primary · K-6
516 students · ICSEA 972
Hayes Park Public School
Kanahooka · Government primary · K-6
601 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Albion Park Public School Albion Park NSW | Hayes Park Public School Kanahooka NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1108 of 1,619 | #1221 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3462 of 4,908 | #3794 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 516 | 601 |
| Girls / boys | 223 / 293 | 283 / 318 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 75 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 972 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.6 | 33.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 13% |
| Suburb | Albion Park 2527 | Kanahooka 2530 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | albionpk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hayespark-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Albion Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (39.4 vs 34.7).
- •Albion Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.7).
- •Hayes Park Public School is the larger school with 601 students compared with 516.
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 Albion Park Public School better than Hayes Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Albion Park Public School ranks higher (39.4 vs 34.7 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 Albion Park Public School and Hayes Park Public School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Albion Park and Kanahooka in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albion Park Public School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hayes Park Public School has 17.7.
How do Albion Park Public School and Hayes Park Public School rank in NSW?
Albion Park Public School is 1108th of 1,619 and Hayes Park Public School is 1221st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.