Glendale Technology High School vs Hawkesbury High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 106 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glendale Technology High School
Glendale · Government high school · 7-12
802 students · ICSEA 946
Hawkesbury High School
Freemans Reach · Government high school · 7-12
418 students · ICSEA 946
| Measure | Glendale Technology High School Glendale NSW | Hawkesbury High School Freemans Reach NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #354 of 539 | #391 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #998 of 1,472 | #1087 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 802 | 418 |
| Girls / boys | 396 / 406 | 207 / 211 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 173 | 85 |
| Year 12 cohort | 83 | 41 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 946 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.4 | 41.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 12% |
| Suburb | Glendale 2285 | Freemans Reach 2756 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | glendale-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | hawkesbury-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Glendale Technology High School scores higher on the Success Index (38.0 vs 34.0).
- •Hawkesbury High School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.4).
- •Glendale Technology High School is the larger school with 802 students compared with 418.
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 Glendale Technology High School better than Hawkesbury High School?
On the Success Index, Glendale Technology High School ranks higher (38.0 vs 34.0 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 Glendale Technology High School and Hawkesbury High School?
About 106 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Freemans Reach in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glendale Technology High School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hawkesbury High School has 10.1.
How do Glendale Technology High School and Hawkesbury High School rank in NSW?
Glendale Technology High School is 354th of 539 and Hawkesbury High School is 391st of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.