Hinton Public School vs Largs Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.6 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
Largs Public School
Largs · Government primary · K-6
155 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Hinton Public School Hinton NSW | Largs Public School Largs NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #955 of 1,619 | #931 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2947 of 4,908 | #2881 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 99 | 155 |
| Girls / boys | 34 / 65 | 71 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 10.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 15% |
| Suburb | Hinton 2321 | Largs 2320 |
| Council area | Port Stephens | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hinton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | largs-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (46.6 vs 47.4).
- •Hinton Public School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Largs Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 19.0).
- •Largs Public School is the larger school with 155 students compared with 99.
- •Largs Public School has grown faster over five years (11% vs 0%).
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 Largs Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hinton Public School and Largs Public School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Hinton and Largs 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 Largs Public School has 14.5.
How do Hinton Public School and Largs Public School rank in NSW?
Hinton Public School is 955th of 1,619 and Largs Public School is 931st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.