Hinchinbrook Public School vs Middleton Grange Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km 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
Middleton Grange Public School
Middleton Grange · Government primary · K-6
465 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Hinchinbrook Public School Hinchinbrook NSW | Middleton Grange Public School Middleton Grange NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1469 of 1,619 | #765 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4478 of 4,908 | #2342 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 487 | 465 |
| Girls / boys | 246 / 241 | 203 / 262 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 959 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.7 | 33.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Hinchinbrook 2168 | Middleton Grange 2171 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hinchinbro-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | middletongr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Middleton Grange Public School scores higher on the Success Index (54.8 vs 25.2).
- •Middleton Grange Public School has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 959), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Middleton Grange Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.9).
- •Hinchinbrook Public School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 465.
- •Middleton Grange Public School has grown faster over five years (3% 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 Middleton Grange Public School?
On the Success Index, Middleton Grange Public School ranks higher (54.8 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 Middleton Grange Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hinchinbrook and Middleton Grange 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 Middleton Grange Public School has 13.8.
How do Hinchinbrook Public School and Middleton Grange Public School rank in NSW?
Hinchinbrook Public School is 1469th of 1,619 and Middleton Grange Public School is 765th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.