Hinchinbrook Public School vs Hoxton Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 819 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hinchinbrook Public School
Hinchinbrook · Government primary · K-6
487 students · ICSEA 959
Hoxton Park High School
Hinchinbrook · Government high school · 7-12
895 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | Hinchinbrook Public School Hinchinbrook NSW | Hoxton Park High School Hinchinbrook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1469 of 1,619 | #443 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4478 of 4,908 | #1212 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 487 | 895 |
| Girls / boys | 246 / 241 | 390 / 505 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 171 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 103 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 959 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.7 | 70.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Hinchinbrook 2168 | Hinchinbrook 2168 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hinchinbro-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hoxtonpark-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hoxton Park High School scores higher on the Success Index (28.9 vs 25.2).
- •Hinchinbrook Public School has the higher ICSEA (959 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hoxton Park High School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.9).
- •Hoxton Park High School is the larger school with 895 students compared with 487.
- •Hoxton Park High School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -22%).
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 Hinchinbrook Public School better than Hoxton Park High School?
On the Success Index, Hoxton Park High School ranks higher (28.9 vs 25.2 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 Hinchinbrook Public School and Hoxton Park High School?
About 819 m in a straight line, between Hinchinbrook and Hinchinbrook in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hinchinbrook Public School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hoxton Park High School has 12.6.
How do Hinchinbrook Public School and Hoxton Park High School rank in NSW?
Hinchinbrook Public School is 1469th of 1,619 and Hoxton Park High School is 443rd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.