Hillside Public School vs Maraylya Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Public School
Glenorie · Government primary · K-6
25 students · ICSEA 1041
Maraylya Public School
Maraylya · Government primary · K-6
106 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Hillside Public School Glenorie NSW | Maraylya Public School Maraylya NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #798 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2441 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 25 | 106 |
| Girls / boys | 15 / 10 | 50 / 56 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 7.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 10% |
| Suburb | Glenorie 2157 | Maraylya 2765 |
| Council area | The Hills | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | hillside-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | maraylya-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hillside Public School scores higher on the Success Index (62.5 vs 53.6).
- •Hillside Public School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hillside Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 14.3).
- •Maraylya Public School is the larger school with 106 students compared with 25.
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 Hillside Public School better than Maraylya Public School?
On the Success Index, Hillside Public School ranks higher (62.5 vs 53.6 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 Hillside Public School and Maraylya Public School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Glenorie and Maraylya in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hillside Public School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maraylya Public School has 14.3.
How do Hillside Public School and Maraylya Public School rank in NSW?
Hillside Public School is unranked and Maraylya Public School is 798th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.