Hammondville Public School vs Holsworthy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 940 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hammondville Public School
Hammondville · Government primary · K-6
445 students · ICSEA 1030
Holsworthy High School
Holsworthy · Government high school · 7-12
693 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | Hammondville Public School Hammondville NSW | Holsworthy High School Holsworthy NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #748 of 1,619 | #237 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2289 of 4,908 | #619 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 445 | 693 |
| Girls / boys | 222 / 223 | 340 / 353 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 156 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 72 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.3 | 58.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 6% |
| Suburb | Hammondville 2170 | Holsworthy 2173 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hammondvil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | holsworthy-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (55.5 vs 55.3).
- •Hammondville Public School has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holsworthy High School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.3).
- •Holsworthy High School is the larger school with 693 students compared with 445.
- •Holsworthy High School has grown faster over five years (18% vs 1%).
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 Hammondville Public School better than Holsworthy 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 Hammondville Public School and Holsworthy High School?
About 940 m in a straight line, between Hammondville and Holsworthy in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hammondville Public School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holsworthy High School has 11.9.
How do Hammondville Public School and Holsworthy High School rank in NSW?
Hammondville Public School is 748th of 1,619 and Holsworthy High School is 237th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.