Hannans Road Public School vs Peakhurst Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hannans Road Public School
Riverwood · Government primary · K-6
106 students · ICSEA 987
Peakhurst Public School
Peakhurst · Government primary · K-6
412 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Hannans Road Public School Riverwood NSW | Peakhurst Public School Peakhurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #907 of 1,619 | #834 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2791 of 4,908 | #2543 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 106 | 412 |
| Girls / boys | 52 / 54 | 189 / 223 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 987 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 28.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Riverwood 2210 | Peakhurst 2210 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hannansrd-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | peakhurst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Peakhurst Public School scores higher on the Success Index (52.2 vs 48.6).
- •Peakhurst Public School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hannans Road Public School has fewer students per teacher (7.0 vs 14.7).
- •Peakhurst Public School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 106.
- •Hannans Road Public School has grown faster over five years (-21% vs -33%).
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 Hannans Road Public School better than Peakhurst Public School?
On the Success Index, Peakhurst Public School ranks higher (52.2 vs 48.6 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 Hannans Road Public School and Peakhurst Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Riverwood and Peakhurst in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hannans Road Public School has 7.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Peakhurst Public School has 14.7.
How do Hannans Road Public School and Peakhurst Public School rank in NSW?
Hannans Road Public School is 907th of 1,619 and Peakhurst Public School is 834th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.