Aspect Hunter School vs Aspect Riverina School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in New South Wales, 567 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspect Hunter School
Thornton · Independent special · U
290 students · ICSEA 1008
Aspect Riverina School
Albury · Independent special · U
90 students · ICSEA 1011
| Measure | Aspect Hunter School Thornton NSW | Aspect Riverina School Albury NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 290 | 90 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 202 | 20 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +49% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1011 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 4.4 | 3.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.7 | 23.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 64.1 | 24.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 3% |
| Suburb | Thornton 2322 | Albury 2640 |
| Council area | Maitland | Albury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.autismspectrum.org.au/ | www.autismspectrum.org.au/school/aspect-riverina-school-0 |
The verdict
- •Aspect Riverina School has the higher ICSEA (1011 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aspect Riverina School has fewer students per teacher (3.9 vs 4.4).
- •Aspect Hunter School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 90.
- •Aspect Hunter School has grown faster over five years (49% vs -6%).
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 Aspect Hunter School better than Aspect Riverina School?
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 Aspect Hunter School and Aspect Riverina School?
About 567 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Albury in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspect Hunter School has 4.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Aspect Riverina School has 3.9.
How do Aspect Hunter School and Aspect Riverina School rank in NSW?
Aspect Hunter School is unranked and Aspect Riverina School is unranked among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.