Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls vs Hurstville Adventist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 807 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
Hurstville Adventist School
Hurstville · Independent primary · K-6
166 students · ICSEA 1114
| Measure | Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls Hurstville NSW | Hurstville Adventist School Hurstville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #30 of 314 | #187 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #75 of 1,259 | #672 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,043 | 166 |
| Girls / boys | 1,043 / 0 | 79 / 87 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | 120 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 72 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1146 | 1114 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 106.8 | 9.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 53.1 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 93% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hurstville 2220 | Hurstville 2220 |
| Council area | Georges River | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.danebank.nsw.edu.au/ | www.hurstville.adventist.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (81.9 vs 73.6).
- •Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls has the higher ICSEA (1146 vs 1114), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 17.5).
- •Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls is the larger school with 1,043 students compared with 166.
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 Hurstville Adventist School?
On the Success Index, Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls ranks higher (81.9 vs 73.6 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 Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls and Hurstville Adventist School?
About 807 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 Hurstville Adventist School has 17.5.
How do Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls and Hurstville Adventist School rank in NSW?
Danebank - An Anglican School for Girls is 30th of 314 and Hurstville Adventist School is 187th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.