Barnier Public School vs Hambledon Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Barnier Public School
Quakers Hill · Government primary · K-6
788 students · ICSEA 1078
Hambledon Public School
Quakers Hill · Government primary · K-6
633 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Barnier Public School Quakers Hill NSW | Hambledon Public School Quakers Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #520 of 1,619 | #543 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1580 of 4,908 | #1656 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 788 | 633 |
| Girls / boys | 398 / 390 | 302 / 331 |
| Foundation intake | 117 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 17.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.9 | 35.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Quakers Hill 2763 | Quakers Hill 2763 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | barnier-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hambledon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (63.7 vs 62.9).
- •Barnier Public School has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 1072), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hambledon Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.4).
- •Barnier Public School is the larger school with 788 students compared with 633.
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 Barnier Public School better than Hambledon Public 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 Barnier Public School and Hambledon Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Quakers Hill and Quakers Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Barnier Public School has 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hambledon Public School has 17.8.
How do Barnier Public School and Hambledon Public School rank in NSW?
Barnier Public School is 520th of 1,619 and Hambledon Public School is 543rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.