Hartford College vs Pagewood Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hartford College
Daceyville · Independent combined · 5-9
29 students · ICSEA 1117
Pagewood Public School
Botany · Government primary · K-6
207 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Hartford College Daceyville NSW | Pagewood Public School Botany NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #633 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1919 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 5-9 | K-6 |
| Students | 29 | 207 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 29 | 105 / 102 |
| Foundation intake | – | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 8 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 4.5 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Daceyville 2032 | Botany 2019 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hartfordcollege.nsw.edu.au/ | pagewood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hartford College scores higher on the Success Index (76.9 vs 60.1).
- •Hartford College has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1085), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hartford College has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 17.7).
- •Pagewood Public School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 29.
- •Hartford College is a independent school while Pagewood Public School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Hartford College better than Pagewood Public School?
On the Success Index, Hartford College ranks higher (76.9 vs 60.1 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 Hartford College and Pagewood Public School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Daceyville and Botany in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hartford College has 4.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pagewood Public School has 17.7.
How do Hartford College and Pagewood Public School rank in NSW?
Hartford College is unranked and Pagewood Public School is 633rd of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.