Hillside Public School vs Middle Dural Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 6.5 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
Middle Dural Public School
Middle Dural · Government primary · K-6
31 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Hillside Public School Glenorie NSW | Middle Dural Public School Middle Dural NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 25 | 31 |
| Girls / boys | 15 / 10 | 14 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 2.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 1.1 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 10% |
| Suburb | Glenorie 2157 | Middle Dural 2158 |
| Council area | The Hills | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | hillside-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | middledura-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hillside Public School scores higher on the Success Index (62.5 vs 48.3).
- •Hillside Public School has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hillside Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 11.1).
- •Middle Dural Public School is the larger school with 31 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 Middle Dural Public School?
On the Success Index, Hillside Public School ranks higher (62.5 vs 48.3 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 Hillside Public School and Middle Dural Public School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Glenorie and Middle Dural 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 Middle Dural Public School has 11.1.
How do Hillside Public School and Middle Dural Public School rank in NSW?
Hillside Public School is unranked and Middle Dural Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.