Freemans Reach Public School vs Hawkesbury High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 151 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Freemans Reach Public School
Freemans Reach · Government primary · K-6
194 students · ICSEA 957
Hawkesbury High School
Freemans Reach · Government high school · 7-12
418 students · ICSEA 946
| Measure | Freemans Reach Public School Freemans Reach NSW | Hawkesbury High School Freemans Reach NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1325 of 1,619 | #391 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4095 of 4,908 | #1087 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 194 | 418 |
| Girls / boys | 95 / 99 | 207 / 211 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 85 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 41 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 946 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 41.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 12% |
| Suburb | Freemans Reach 2756 | Freemans Reach 2756 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | freemanrch-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hawkesbury-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hawkesbury High School scores higher on the Success Index (34.0 vs 30.3).
- •Freemans Reach Public School has the higher ICSEA (957 vs 946), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hawkesbury High School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 16.2).
- •Hawkesbury High School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 194.
- •Freemans Reach Public School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -1%).
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 Freemans Reach Public School better than Hawkesbury High School?
On the Success Index, Hawkesbury High School ranks higher (34.0 vs 30.3 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 Freemans Reach Public School and Hawkesbury High School?
About 151 m in a straight line, between Freemans Reach and Freemans Reach in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Freemans Reach Public School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hawkesbury High School has 10.1.
How do Freemans Reach Public School and Hawkesbury High School rank in NSW?
Freemans Reach Public School is 1325th of 1,619 and Hawkesbury High School is 391st of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.