Grahamstown Public School vs Hunter River High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 4.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Grahamstown Public School
Raymond Terrace · Government primary · K-6
253 students · ICSEA 912
Hunter River High School
Heatherbrae · Government high school · 7-12
762 students · ICSEA 899
| Measure | Grahamstown Public School Raymond Terrace NSW | Hunter River High School Heatherbrae NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1466 of 1,619 | #473 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4470 of 4,908 | #1294 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 253 | 762 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 136 | 352 / 410 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 155 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 66 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 899 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 73.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 26.5 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 27% |
| Suburb | Raymond Terrace 2324 | Heatherbrae 2324 |
| Council area | Port Stephens | Port Stephens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | grahamstow-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hunterriv-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (25.3 vs 25.5).
- •Grahamstown Public School has the higher ICSEA (912 vs 899), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hunter River High School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.5).
- •Hunter River High School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 253.
- •Hunter River High School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -20%).
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 Grahamstown Public School better than Hunter River High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grahamstown Public School and Hunter River High School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Raymond Terrace and Heatherbrae in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grahamstown Public School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hunter River High School has 10.3.
How do Grahamstown Public School and Hunter River High School rank in NSW?
Grahamstown Public School is 1466th of 1,619 and Hunter River High School is 473rd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.