Dural Public School vs Pacific Hills Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dural Public School
Dural · Government primary · K-6
350 students · ICSEA 1102
Pacific Hills Christian School
Dural · Independent combined · K-12
1,475 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Dural Public School Dural NSW | Pacific Hills Christian School Dural NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #573 of 1,619 | #96 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1754 of 4,908 | #282 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 350 | 1,475 |
| Girls / boys | 171 / 179 | 706 / 769 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 77 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 155 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 137 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 119.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 73.3 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Dural 2158 | Dural 2158 |
| Council area | The Hills | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dural-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.pacifichills.net |
The verdict
- •Pacific Hills Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (69.0 vs 61.9).
- •Pacific Hills Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1118 vs 1102), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pacific Hills Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 18.6).
- •Pacific Hills Christian School is the larger school with 1,475 students compared with 350.
- •Pacific Hills Christian School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -16%).
- •Dural Public School is a government school while Pacific Hills Christian School 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 Dural Public School better than Pacific Hills Christian School?
On the Success Index, Pacific Hills Christian School ranks higher (69.0 vs 61.9 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 Dural Public School and Pacific Hills Christian School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Dural and Dural in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dural Public School has 18.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pacific Hills Christian School has 12.3.
How do Dural Public School and Pacific Hills Christian School rank in NSW?
Dural Public School is 573rd of 1,619 and Pacific Hills Christian School is 96th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.