Bidwill Public School vs Hassall Grove Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bidwill Public School
Bidwill · Government primary · P-6
410 students · ICSEA 825
Hassall Grove Public School
Hassall Grove · Government primary · K-6
623 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | Bidwill Public School Bidwill NSW | Hassall Grove Public School Hassall Grove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1410 of 1,619 | #1387 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4304 of 4,908 | #4252 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 410 | 623 |
| Girls / boys | 201 / 209 | 279 / 344 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | 89 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 825 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 84% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.3 | 37.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 12% |
| Suburb | Bidwill 2770 | Hassall Grove 2761 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bidwill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hassallgro-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (27.6 vs 28.3).
- •Hassall Grove Public School has the higher ICSEA (959 vs 825), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bidwill Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 16.6).
- •Hassall Grove Public School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 410.
- •Bidwill Public School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -11%).
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 Bidwill Public School better than Hassall Grove 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 Bidwill Public School and Hassall Grove Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bidwill and Hassall Grove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bidwill Public School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hassall Grove Public School has 16.6.
How do Bidwill Public School and Hassall Grove Public School rank in NSW?
Bidwill Public School is 1410th of 1,619 and Hassall Grove Public School is 1387th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.