Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus vs North East Public School of Distance Education
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 777 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus
Port Macquarie · Government high school · 7-12
717 students · ICSEA 971
North East Public School of Distance Education
Port Macquarie · Government primary · K-6
45 students · ICSEA 979
| Measure | Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus Port Macquarie NSW | North East Public School of Distance Education Port Macquarie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #278 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #732 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 717 | 45 |
| Girls / boys | 322 / 395 | 22 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | – | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | 133 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 72 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -84% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 971 | 979 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 4.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.6 | 10.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 3.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 18% |
| Suburb | Port Macquarie 2444 | Port Macquarie 2444 |
| Council area | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | hsc-portmac.schools.nsw.gov.au | northeast-d.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus scores higher on the Success Index (50.5 vs 43.6).
- •North East Public School of Distance Education has the higher ICSEA (979 vs 971), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North East Public School of Distance Education has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 10.6).
- •Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus is the larger school with 717 students compared with 45.
- •Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -84%).
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 Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus better than North East Public School of Distance Education?
On the Success Index, Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus ranks higher (50.5 vs 43.6 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 Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus and North East Public School of Distance Education?
About 777 m in a straight line, between Port Macquarie and Port Macquarie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North East Public School of Distance Education has 4.5.
How do Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus and North East Public School of Distance Education rank in NSW?
Hastings Secondary College, Port Macquarie Campus is 278th of 539 and North East Public School of Distance Education is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.