Colo High School vs Hawkesbury Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 5.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Colo High School
North Richmond · Government high school · 7-12
807 students · ICSEA 1001
Hawkesbury Independent School
Kurrajong · Independent primary · K-6
77 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Colo High School North Richmond NSW | Hawkesbury Independent School Kurrajong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #341 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #966 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 807 | 77 |
| Girls / boys | 386 / 421 | 41 / 36 |
| Foundation intake | – | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | 146 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 91 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +64% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.1 | 6.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | – |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 4% |
| Suburb | North Richmond 2754 | Kurrajong 2758 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | colo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.his.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hawkesbury Independent School scores higher on the Success Index (66.9 vs 39.5).
- •Hawkesbury Independent School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hawkesbury Independent School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.9).
- •Colo High School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 77.
- •Hawkesbury Independent School has grown faster over five years (64% vs -9%).
- •Colo High School is a government school while Hawkesbury Independent School is an independent 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 Colo High School better than Hawkesbury Independent School?
On the Success Index, Hawkesbury Independent School ranks higher (66.9 vs 39.5 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 Colo High School and Hawkesbury Independent School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between North Richmond and Kurrajong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Colo High School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hawkesbury Independent School has 12.8.
How do Colo High School and Hawkesbury Independent School rank in NSW?
Colo High School is 341st of 539 and Hawkesbury Independent School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.