Annangrove Public School vs Hills Adventist College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Annangrove Public School
Annangrove · Government primary · K-6
142 students · ICSEA 1096
Hills Adventist College
North Kellyville · Independent combined · K-12
823 students · ICSEA 1150
| Measure | Annangrove Public School Annangrove NSW | Hills Adventist College North Kellyville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #209 of 1,619 | #74 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #746 of 4,908 | #210 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 142 | 823 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 54 | 430 / 393 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 80 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 69 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1096 | 1150 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 62% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 54.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 24.2 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Annangrove 2156 | North Kellyville 2155 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | annangrove-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.hills.adventist.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (72.9 vs 73.1).
- •Hills Adventist College has the higher ICSEA (1150 vs 1096), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Annangrove Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.0).
- •Hills Adventist College is the larger school with 823 students compared with 142.
- •Hills Adventist College has grown faster over five years (30% vs 7%).
- •Annangrove Public School is a government school while Hills Adventist College is an independent 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 Annangrove Public School better than Hills Adventist College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Annangrove Public School and Hills Adventist College?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Annangrove and North Kellyville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Annangrove Public School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hills Adventist College has 15.0.
How do Annangrove Public School and Hills Adventist College rank in NSW?
Annangrove Public School is 209th of 1,619 and Hills Adventist College is 74th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.