Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls vs Georges River College Hurstville Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 760 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls
Hurstville · Independent combined · K-12
1,043 students · ICSEA 1146
Georges River College Hurstville Campus
Hurstville · Government high school · 7-10
267 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls Hurstville NSW | Georges River College Hurstville Campus Hurstville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #30 of 314 | #198 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #75 of 1,259 | #494 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 1,043 | 267 |
| Girls / boys | 1,043 / 0 | 29 / 238 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 120 | 98 |
| Year 12 cohort | 72 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1146 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 7.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 106.8 | 35.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 53.1 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hurstville 2220 | Hurstville 2220 |
| Council area | Georges River | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.danebank.nsw.edu.au/ | hurstville-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (81.9 vs 61.0).
- •Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls has the higher ICSEA (1146 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Georges River College Hurstville Campus has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 9.8).
- •Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls is the larger school with 1,043 students compared with 267.
- •Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls has grown faster over five years (11% vs -23%).
- •Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls is a independent school while Georges River College Hurstville Campus is a government 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 Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls better than Georges River College Hurstville Campus?
On the Success Index, Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls ranks higher (81.9 vs 61.0 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 Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls and Georges River College Hurstville Campus?
About 760 m in a straight line, between Hurstville and Hurstville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Georges River College Hurstville Campus has 7.6.
How do Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls and Georges River College Hurstville Campus rank in NSW?
Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls is 30th of 314 and Georges River College Hurstville Campus is 198th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.