Ashford Central School vs Peak Hill Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 469 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashford Central School
Ashford · Government combined · K-12
119 students · ICSEA 808
Peak Hill Central School
Peak Hill · Government combined · K-12
126 students · ICSEA 815
| Measure | Ashford Central School Ashford NSW | Peak Hill Central School Peak Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #310 of 314 | #286 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1207 of 1,259 | #1073 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 119 | 126 |
| Girls / boys | 55 / 64 | 62 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 14 | 16 |
| Year 12 cohort | 2 | 2 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 808 | 815 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 79% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 7.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 17.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 43% | 62% |
| Suburb | Ashford 2361 | Peak Hill 2869 |
| Council area | Inverell | Parkes |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | ashford-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | peakhill-c.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Peak Hill Central School scores higher on the Success Index (30.2 vs 23.1).
- •Peak Hill Central School has the higher ICSEA (815 vs 808), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peak Hill Central School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 8.9).
- •Peak Hill Central School is the larger school with 126 students compared with 119.
- •Peak Hill Central School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -12%).
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 Ashford Central School better than Peak Hill Central School?
On the Success Index, Peak Hill Central School ranks higher (30.2 vs 23.1 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 Ashford Central School and Peak Hill Central School?
About 469 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Peak Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashford Central School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Peak Hill Central School has 7.2.
How do Ashford Central School and Peak Hill Central School rank in NSW?
Ashford Central School is 310th of 314 and Peak Hill Central School is 286th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.