Guildford Public School vs Rowland Hassall School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Guildford Public School
Guildford · Government primary · K-6
623 students · ICSEA 943
Rowland Hassall School
Chester Hill · Government special · U
63 students · ICSEA 889
| Measure | Guildford Public School Guildford NSW | Rowland Hassall School Chester Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1111 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3478 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 623 | 63 |
| Girls / boys | 269 / 354 | 11 / 52 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 889 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 3.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.2 | 19.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 13.5 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 21% |
| Suburb | Guildford 2161 | Chester Hill 2162 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | guildford-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | rowlandhas-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Guildford Public School has the higher ICSEA (943 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Rowland Hassall School has fewer students per teacher (3.3 vs 13.2).
- •Guildford Public School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 63.
- •Rowland Hassall School has grown faster over five years (15% vs 6%).
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 Guildford Public School better than Rowland Hassall 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 Guildford Public School and Rowland Hassall School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Guildford and Chester Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Guildford Public School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rowland Hassall School has 3.3.
How do Guildford Public School and Rowland Hassall School rank in NSW?
Guildford Public School is 1111th of 1,619 and Rowland Hassall School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.