Griffith Public School vs Hanwood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Griffith Public School
Griffith · Government primary · K-6
433 students · ICSEA 881
Hanwood Public School
Hanwood · Government primary · K-6
154 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Griffith Public School Griffith NSW | Hanwood Public School Hanwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1326 of 1,619 | #1079 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4096 of 4,908 | #3365 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 433 | 154 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 222 | 75 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 881 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.5 | 11.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 7% |
| Suburb | Griffith 2680 | Hanwood 2680 |
| Council area | Griffith | Griffith |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | griffith-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hanwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hanwood Public School scores higher on the Success Index (40.8 vs 30.3).
- •Hanwood Public School has the higher ICSEA (982 vs 881), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hanwood Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.2).
- •Griffith Public School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 154.
- •Griffith Public School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -30%).
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 Griffith Public School better than Hanwood Public School?
On the Success Index, Hanwood Public School ranks higher (40.8 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 Griffith Public School and Hanwood Public School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Griffith and Hanwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Griffith Public School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hanwood Public School has 13.1.
How do Griffith Public School and Hanwood Public School rank in NSW?
Griffith Public School is 1326th of 1,619 and Hanwood Public School is 1079th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.