Hawkesbury Independent School vs St John's Lutheran Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 441 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
St John's Lutheran Primary School
Jindera · Independent primary · K-6
176 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | Hawkesbury Independent School Kurrajong NSW | St John's Lutheran Primary School Jindera NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #650 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1984 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 77 | 176 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 36 | 95 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +64% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 18.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 9.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | – | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Kurrajong 2758 | Jindera 2642 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Greater Hume |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.his.nsw.edu.au | www.stjls.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Hawkesbury Independent School scores higher on the Success Index (66.9 vs 59.3).
- •Hawkesbury Independent School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1061), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hawkesbury Independent School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 18.7).
- •St John's Lutheran Primary School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 77.
- •Hawkesbury Independent School has grown faster over five years (64% vs -6%).
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 St John's Lutheran Primary School?
On the Success Index, Hawkesbury Independent School ranks higher (66.9 vs 59.3 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 St John's Lutheran Primary School?
About 441 km in a straight line, between Kurrajong and Jindera 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 St John's Lutheran Primary School has 18.7.
How do Hawkesbury Independent School and St John's Lutheran Primary School rank in NSW?
Hawkesbury Independent School is unranked and St John's Lutheran Primary School is 650th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.