Crabbes Creek Public School vs Hoxton Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 659 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Crabbes Creek Public School
Crabbes Creek · Government primary · K-6
37 students · ICSEA 985
Hoxton Park Public School
Hoxton Park · Government primary · K-6
531 students · ICSEA 985
| Measure | Crabbes Creek Public School Crabbes Creek NSW | Hoxton Park Public School Hoxton Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1225 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3801 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 37 | 531 |
| Girls / boys | 21 / 16 | 255 / 276 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +54% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 985 | 985 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 31.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 3% |
| Suburb | Crabbes Creek 2483 | Hoxton Park 2171 |
| Council area | Tweed | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | crabbescrk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hoxtonpark-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Crabbes Creek Public School scores higher on the Success Index (42.1 vs 34.6).
- •Crabbes Creek Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 17.0).
- •Hoxton Park Public School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 37.
- •Crabbes Creek Public School has grown faster over five years (54% vs -23%).
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 Crabbes Creek Public School better than Hoxton Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Crabbes Creek Public School ranks higher (42.1 vs 34.6 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 Crabbes Creek Public School and Hoxton Park Public School?
About 659 km in a straight line, between Crabbes Creek and Hoxton Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Crabbes Creek Public School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hoxton Park Public School has 17.0.
How do Crabbes Creek Public School and Hoxton Park Public School rank in NSW?
Crabbes Creek Public School is unranked and Hoxton Park Public School is 1225th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.