Colo High School vs Hobartville Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 4.9 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
Hobartville Public School
Hobartville · Government primary · K-6
355 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | Colo High School North Richmond NSW | Hobartville Public School Hobartville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #341 of 539 | #1074 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #966 of 1,472 | #3357 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 807 | 355 |
| Girls / boys | 386 / 421 | 160 / 195 |
| Foundation intake | – | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | 146 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 91 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.1 | 28.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 17% |
| Suburb | North Richmond 2754 | Hobartville 2753 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | colo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | hobartvill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hobartville Public School scores higher on the Success Index (41.0 vs 39.5).
- •Colo High School has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 959), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hobartville Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.9).
- •Colo High School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 355.
- •Hobartville Public School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -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 Colo High School better than Hobartville Public School?
On the Success Index, Hobartville Public School ranks higher (41.0 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 Hobartville Public School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between North Richmond and Hobartville 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 Hobartville Public School has 12.5.
How do Colo High School and Hobartville Public School rank in NSW?
Colo High School is 341st of 539 and Hobartville Public School is 1074th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.