Hillside Public School vs Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 6.8 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
Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary)
Gables · Catholic high school · 7-12
999 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Hillside Public School Glenorie NSW | Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) Gables NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | – | #30 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #93 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 25 | 999 |
| Girls / boys | 15 / 10 | 529 / 470 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 186 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 101 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +471% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 85.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 20.3 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 41% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Glenorie 2157 | Gables 2765 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | hillside-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.santasophiaboxhill.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) scores higher on the Success Index (78.2 vs 62.5).
- •Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hillside Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 11.6).
- •Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) is the larger school with 999 students compared with 25.
- •Hillside Public School is a government school while Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary)?
On the Success Index, Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) ranks higher (78.2 vs 62.5 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 Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary)?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Glenorie and Gables 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 Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) has 11.6.
How do Hillside Public School and Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) rank in NSW?
Hillside Public School is unranked and Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) is 30th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.