Hinton Public School vs St Aloysius Catholic Primary 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
St Aloysius Catholic Primary School
Chisholm · Catholic primary · K-6
614 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Hinton Public School Hinton NSW | St Aloysius Catholic Primary School Chisholm NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #955 of 1,619 | #605 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2947 of 4,908 | #1844 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 99 | 614 |
| Girls / boys | 34 / 65 | 307 / 307 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 18.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 32.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 6% |
| Suburb | Hinton 2321 | Chisholm 2322 |
| Council area | Port Stephens | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hinton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.chisholm.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Aloysius Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (61.0 vs 46.6).
- •St Aloysius Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Aloysius Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 99.
- •Hinton Public School is a government school while St Aloysius Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Aloysius Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Aloysius Catholic Primary School ranks higher (61.0 vs 46.6 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 St Aloysius Catholic Primary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Hinton and Chisholm 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 St Aloysius Catholic Primary School has 18.9.
How do Hinton Public School and St Aloysius Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Hinton Public School is 955th of 1,619 and St Aloysius Catholic Primary School is 605th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.