Crookwell High School vs Hoxton Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 141 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Crookwell High School
Crookwell · Government high school · 7-12
182 students · ICSEA 940
Hoxton Park High School
Hinchinbrook · Government high school · 7-12
895 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | Crookwell High School Crookwell NSW | Hoxton Park High School Hinchinbrook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #427 of 539 | #443 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1176 of 1,472 | #1212 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 182 | 895 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 103 | 390 / 505 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 26 | 171 |
| Year 12 cohort | 21 | 103 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 70.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 3% |
| Suburb | Crookwell 2583 | Hinchinbrook 2168 |
| Council area | Upper Lachlan | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | crookwell-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | hoxtonpark-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Crookwell High School scores higher on the Success Index (30.2 vs 28.9).
- •Crookwell High School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 12.6).
- •Hoxton Park High School is the larger school with 895 students compared with 182.
- •Hoxton Park High School has grown faster over five years (11% 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 Crookwell High School better than Hoxton Park High School?
On the Success Index, Crookwell High School ranks higher (30.2 vs 28.9 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 Crookwell High School and Hoxton Park High School?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Crookwell and Hinchinbrook in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Crookwell High School has 7.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hoxton Park High School has 12.6.
How do Crookwell High School and Hoxton Park High School rank in NSW?
Crookwell High School is 427th of 539 and Hoxton Park High School is 443rd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.