Hinchinbrook Public School vs Thirlmere Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 42 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
Thirlmere Public School
Thirlmere · Government primary · K-6
401 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | Hinchinbrook Public School Hinchinbrook NSW | Thirlmere Public School Thirlmere NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1469 of 1,619 | #1368 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4478 of 4,908 | #4209 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 487 | 401 |
| Girls / boys | 246 / 241 | 197 / 204 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 959 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.7 | 21.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 17% |
| Suburb | Hinchinbrook 2168 | Thirlmere 2572 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Wollondilly |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | hinchinbro-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | thirlmere-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Thirlmere Public School scores higher on the Success Index (28.9 vs 25.2).
- •Hinchinbrook Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.3).
- •Hinchinbrook Public School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 401.
- •Thirlmere Public School has grown faster over five years (17% 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 Thirlmere Public School?
On the Success Index, Thirlmere Public 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 Thirlmere Public School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Hinchinbrook and Thirlmere 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 Thirlmere Public School has 18.3.
How do Hinchinbrook Public School and Thirlmere Public School rank in NSW?
Hinchinbrook Public School is 1469th of 1,619 and Thirlmere Public School is 1368th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.