Hassall Grove Public School vs Thirlmere Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 58 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hassall Grove Public School
Hassall Grove · Government primary · K-6
623 students · ICSEA 959
Thirlmere Public School
Thirlmere · Government primary · K-6
401 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | Hassall Grove Public School Hassall Grove NSW | Thirlmere Public School Thirlmere NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1387 of 1,619 | #1368 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4252 of 4,908 | #4209 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 623 | 401 |
| Girls / boys | 279 / 344 | 197 / 204 |
| Foundation intake | 89 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 959 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.5 | 21.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 49% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 17% |
| Suburb | Hassall Grove 2761 | Thirlmere 2572 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Wollondilly |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | hassallgro-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | thirlmere-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (28.3 vs 28.9).
- •Hassall Grove Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.3).
- •Hassall Grove Public School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 401.
- •Thirlmere Public School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -11%).
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 Hassall Grove Public School better than Thirlmere Public 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 Hassall Grove Public School and Thirlmere Public School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Hassall Grove and Thirlmere in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hassall Grove Public School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thirlmere Public School has 18.3.
How do Hassall Grove Public School and Thirlmere Public School rank in NSW?
Hassall Grove Public School is 1387th of 1,619 and Thirlmere Public School is 1368th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.