Aspect Hunter School vs Francis Greenway High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.7 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
Francis Greenway High School
Beresfield · Government high school · 7-12
742 students · ICSEA 912
| Measure | Aspect Hunter School Thornton NSW | Francis Greenway High School Beresfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #478 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1309 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 290 | 742 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 202 | 370 / 372 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 173 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 69 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +49% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 912 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 4.4 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.7 | 67.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 64.1 | 21.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 21% |
| Suburb | Thornton 2322 | Beresfield 2322 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.autismspectrum.org.au/ | francisgre-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/ |
The verdict
- •Aspect Hunter School has the higher ICSEA (1008 vs 912), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aspect Hunter School has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 11.0).
- •Francis Greenway High School is the larger school with 742 students compared with 290.
- •Aspect Hunter School has grown faster over five years (49% vs 1%).
- •Aspect Hunter School is a independent school while Francis Greenway High School is a government 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 Aspect Hunter School better than Francis Greenway High 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 Francis Greenway High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Beresfield 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 Francis Greenway High School has 11.0.
How do Aspect Hunter School and Francis Greenway High School rank in NSW?
Aspect Hunter School is unranked and Francis Greenway High School is 478th of 539 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.