Albury High School vs Georges River College Hurstville Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 448 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albury High School
Albury · Government high school · 7-12
910 students · ICSEA 1016
Georges River College Hurstville Campus
Hurstville · Government high school · 7-10
267 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Albury High School Albury NSW | Georges River College Hurstville Campus Hurstville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #269 of 539 | #198 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #705 of 1,472 | #494 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 910 | 267 |
| Girls / boys | 472 / 438 | 29 / 238 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 185 | 98 |
| Year 12 cohort | 114 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 7.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.2 | 35.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | Albury 2640 | Hurstville 2220 |
| Council area | Albury | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | albury-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | hurstville-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Georges River College Hurstville Campus scores higher on the Success Index (61.0 vs 51.6).
- •Georges River College Hurstville Campus has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 1016), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Georges River College Hurstville Campus has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 13.3).
- •Albury High School is the larger school with 910 students compared with 267.
- •Albury High School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -23%).
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 Albury High School better than Georges River College Hurstville Campus?
On the Success Index, Georges River College Hurstville Campus ranks higher (61.0 vs 51.6 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 Albury High School and Georges River College Hurstville Campus?
About 448 km in a straight line, between Albury and Hurstville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albury High School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Georges River College Hurstville Campus has 7.6.
How do Albury High School and Georges River College Hurstville Campus rank in NSW?
Albury High School is 269th of 539 and Georges River College Hurstville Campus is 198th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.