Clare Public School vs Hinton Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 722 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Clare Public School
Clare · Government primary · K-6
9 students · ICSEA 1009
Hinton Public School
Hinton · Government primary · K-6
99 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Clare Public School Clare NSW | Hinton Public School Hinton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #955 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2947 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 9 | 99 |
| Girls / boys | 4 / 5 | 34 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | – | 19.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 8% |
| Suburb | Clare 2715 | Hinton 2321 |
| Council area | Balranald | Port Stephens |
| Remoteness | Remote | Major Cities |
| Website | clare-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hinton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Clare Public School scores higher on the Success Index (49.1 vs 46.6).
- •Hinton Public School is the larger school with 99 students compared with 9.
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 Clare Public School better than Hinton Public School?
On the Success Index, Clare Public School ranks higher (49.1 vs 46.6 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 Clare Public School and Hinton Public School?
About 722 km in a straight line, between Clare and Hinton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Clare Public School and Hinton Public School rank in NSW?
Clare Public School is unranked and Hinton Public School is 955th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.