Bert Oldfield Public School vs The Hills Sports High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bert Oldfield Public School
Seven Hills · Government primary · K-6
175 students · ICSEA 1015
The Hills Sports High School
Seven Hills · Government high school · 7-12
913 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Bert Oldfield Public School Seven Hills NSW | The Hills Sports High School Seven Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #904 of 1,619 | #376 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2787 of 4,908 | #1054 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 175 | 913 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 91 | 436 / 477 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 181 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 108 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -34% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 66.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 15.9 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 9% |
| Suburb | Seven Hills 2147 | Seven Hills 2147 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bertoldfie-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hillssport-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bert Oldfield Public School scores higher on the Success Index (48.7 vs 35.5).
- •Bert Oldfield Public School has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Hills Sports High School is the larger school with 913 students compared with 175.
- •The Hills Sports High School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -34%).
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 Bert Oldfield Public School better than The Hills Sports High School?
On the Success Index, Bert Oldfield Public School ranks higher (48.7 vs 35.5 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 Bert Oldfield Public School and The Hills Sports High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Seven Hills and Seven Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bert Oldfield Public School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Hills Sports High School has 13.7.
How do Bert Oldfield Public School and The Hills Sports High School rank in NSW?
Bert Oldfield Public School is 904th of 1,619 and The Hills Sports High School is 376th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.