Hinton Public School vs Iona Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 7.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hinton Public School
Hinton · Government primary · K-6
99 students · ICSEA 1009
Iona Public School
Woodville · Government primary · K-6
47 students · ICSEA 992
| Measure | Hinton Public School Hinton NSW | Iona Public School Woodville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #955 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2947 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 99 | 47 |
| Girls / boys | 34 / 65 | 29 / 18 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 992 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 2.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 19% |
| Suburb | Hinton 2321 | Woodville 2321 |
| Council area | Port Stephens | Port Stephens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | hinton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | iona-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hinton Public School scores higher on the Success Index (46.6 vs 45.1).
- •Hinton Public School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Iona Public School has fewer students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.0).
- •Hinton Public School is the larger school with 99 students compared with 47.
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 Hinton Public School better than Iona Public School?
On the Success Index, Hinton Public School ranks higher (46.6 vs 45.1 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 Hinton Public School and Iona Public School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Hinton and Woodville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hinton Public School has 19.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Iona Public School has 16.2.
How do Hinton Public School and Iona Public School rank in NSW?
Hinton Public School is 955th of 1,619 and Iona Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.