Gillieston Public School vs Hunter Trade College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gillieston Public School
Gillieston Heights · Government primary · K-6
404 students · ICSEA 922
Hunter Trade College
Telarah · Independent high school · 11-12
257 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | Gillieston Public School Gillieston Heights NSW | Hunter Trade College Telarah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1505 of 1,619 | #384 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4571 of 4,908 | #1073 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 11-12 |
| Students | 404 | 257 |
| Girls / boys | 189 / 215 | 27 / 230 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 93 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +88% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 922 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 19.2 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 12% |
| Suburb | Gillieston Heights 2321 | Telarah 2320 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gillieston-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | htc.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Hunter Trade College scores higher on the Success Index (34.6 vs 23.9).
- •Hunter Trade College has the higher ICSEA (978 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hunter Trade College has fewer students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.0).
- •Gillieston Public School is the larger school with 404 students compared with 257.
- •Gillieston Public School has grown faster over five years (88% vs 8%).
- •Gillieston Public School is a government school while Hunter Trade 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 Gillieston Public School better than Hunter Trade College?
On the Success Index, Hunter Trade College ranks higher (34.6 vs 23.9 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 Gillieston Public School and Hunter Trade College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Gillieston Heights and Telarah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gillieston Public School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hunter Trade College has 16.5.
How do Gillieston Public School and Hunter Trade College rank in NSW?
Gillieston Public School is 1505th of 1,619 and Hunter Trade College is 384th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.