Asquith Public School vs Hurstville Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 31 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Asquith Public School
Asquith · Government primary · K-6
384 students · ICSEA 1102
Hurstville Public School
Hurstville · Government primary · K-6
1,048 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Asquith Public School Asquith NSW | Hurstville Public School Hurstville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #267 of 1,619 | #375 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #898 of 4,908 | #1192 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 384 | 1,048 |
| Girls / boys | 184 / 200 | 478 / 570 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | 122 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.7 | 68.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 99% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Asquith 2077 | Hurstville 2220 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | asquith-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hurstville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Asquith Public School scores higher on the Success Index (71.2 vs 68.1).
- •Hurstville Public School is the larger school with 1,048 students compared with 384.
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 Asquith Public School better than Hurstville Public School?
On the Success Index, Asquith Public School ranks higher (71.2 vs 68.1 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 Asquith Public School and Hurstville Public School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Asquith and Hurstville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Asquith Public School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hurstville Public School has 15.3.
How do Asquith Public School and Hurstville Public School rank in NSW?
Asquith Public School is 267th of 1,619 and Hurstville Public School is 375th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.