Daceyville Public School vs Hartford College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 235 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Daceyville Public School
Daceyville · Government primary · K-6
126 students · ICSEA 1029
Hartford College
Daceyville · Independent combined · 5-9
29 students · ICSEA 1117
| Measure | Daceyville Public School Daceyville NSW | Hartford College Daceyville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #648 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1982 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | 5-9 |
| Students | 126 | 29 |
| Girls / boys | 58 / 68 | 0 / 29 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -53% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 1117 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 4.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.5 | 6.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 0% |
| Suburb | Daceyville 2032 | Daceyville 2032 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | daceyville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hartfordcollege.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hartford College scores higher on the Success Index (76.9 vs 59.3).
- •Hartford College has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1029), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hartford College has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 7.6).
- •Daceyville Public School is the larger school with 126 students compared with 29.
- •Daceyville Public School is a government school while Hartford College 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 Daceyville Public School better than Hartford College?
On the Success Index, Hartford College ranks higher (76.9 vs 59.3 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 Daceyville Public School and Hartford College?
About 235 m in a straight line, between Daceyville and Daceyville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Daceyville Public School has 7.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hartford College has 4.5.
How do Daceyville Public School and Hartford College rank in NSW?
Daceyville Public School is 648th of 1,619 and Hartford College is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.