Colo Vale Public School vs Hill Top Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Colo Vale Public School
Colo Vale · Government primary · K-6
144 students · ICSEA 952
Hill Top Public School
Hill Top · Government primary · K-6
120 students · ICSEA 935
| Measure | Colo Vale Public School Colo Vale NSW | Hill Top Public School Hill Top NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1317 of 1,619 | #1332 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4072 of 4,908 | #4113 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 144 | 120 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 72 | 72 / 48 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 935 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 9.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 16% |
| Suburb | Colo Vale 2575 | Hill Top 2575 |
| Council area | Wingecarribee | Wingecarribee |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | colovale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hilltop-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (30.6 vs 30.1).
- •Colo Vale Public School has the higher ICSEA (952 vs 935), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Colo Vale Public School is the larger school with 144 students compared with 120.
- •Hill Top Public School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -21%).
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 Vale Public School better than Hill Top 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 Colo Vale Public School and Hill Top Public School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Colo Vale and Hill Top in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Colo Vale Public School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hill Top Public School has 13.2.
How do Colo Vale Public School and Hill Top Public School rank in NSW?
Colo Vale Public School is 1317th of 1,619 and Hill Top Public School is 1332nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.