Blacktown Youth College Incorporated vs Hassall Grove Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blacktown Youth College Incorporated
Hebersham · Independent special · 7-12
101 students · ICSEA 832
Hassall Grove Public School
Hassall Grove · Government primary · K-6
623 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | Blacktown Youth College Incorporated Hebersham NSW | Hassall Grove Public School Hassall Grove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1387 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4252 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 101 | 623 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 47 | 279 / 344 |
| Foundation intake | – | 89 |
| Year 7 cohort | 10 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 6 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 832 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 85% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 5.8 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 37.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 35% | 12% |
| Suburb | Hebersham 2770 | Hassall Grove 2761 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.blacktownyouthcollege.nsw.edu.au | hassallgro-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hassall Grove Public School has the higher ICSEA (959 vs 832), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blacktown Youth College Incorporated has fewer students per teacher (5.8 vs 16.6).
- •Hassall Grove Public School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 101.
- •Blacktown Youth College Incorporated has grown faster over five years (0% vs -11%).
- •Blacktown Youth College Incorporated is a independent school while Hassall Grove Public 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 Blacktown Youth College Incorporated 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 Blacktown Youth College Incorporated and Hassall Grove Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hebersham and Hassall Grove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blacktown Youth College Incorporated has 5.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hassall Grove Public School has 16.6.
How do Blacktown Youth College Incorporated and Hassall Grove Public School rank in NSW?
Blacktown Youth College Incorporated is unranked and Hassall Grove Public School is 1387th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.