Hawkesbury Independent School vs Kuyper Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 4.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hawkesbury Independent School
Kurrajong · Independent primary · K-6
77 students · ICSEA 1064
Kuyper Christian School
Kurrajong · Independent combined · K-12
201 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Hawkesbury Independent School Kurrajong NSW | Kuyper Christian School Kurrajong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #180 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #573 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 77 | 201 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 36 | 101 / 100 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 27 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 2 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +64% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | – | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kurrajong 2758 | Kurrajong 2758 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.his.nsw.edu.au | www.kuyper.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hawkesbury Independent School scores higher on the Success Index (66.9 vs 53.7).
- •Hawkesbury Independent School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1032), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kuyper Christian School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.8).
- •Kuyper Christian School is the larger school with 201 students compared with 77.
- •Hawkesbury Independent School has grown faster over five years (64% vs -2%).
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 Hawkesbury Independent School better than Kuyper Christian School?
On the Success Index, Hawkesbury Independent School ranks higher (66.9 vs 53.7 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 Hawkesbury Independent School and Kuyper Christian School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Kurrajong and Kurrajong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hawkesbury Independent School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kuyper Christian School has 9.8.
How do Hawkesbury Independent School and Kuyper Christian School rank in NSW?
Hawkesbury Independent School is unranked and Kuyper Christian School is 180th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.