Hinton Public School vs St Bede's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 4.4 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 Bede's Catholic College
Chisholm · Catholic high school · 7-12
910 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Hinton Public School Hinton NSW | St Bede's Catholic College Chisholm NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #955 of 1,619 | #106 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2947 of 4,908 | #278 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 99 | 910 |
| Girls / boys | 34 / 65 | 489 / 421 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 179 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 78 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +154% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 79.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 18.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 9% |
| Suburb | Hinton 2321 | Chisholm 2322 |
| Council area | Port Stephens | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hinton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.chisholmsb.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (70.5 vs 46.6).
- •St Bede's Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Bede's Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 19.0).
- •St Bede's Catholic College is the larger school with 910 students compared with 99.
- •St Bede's Catholic College has grown faster over five years (154% vs 0%).
- •Hinton Public School is a government school while St Bede's Catholic College 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 Bede's Catholic College?
On the Success Index, St Bede's Catholic College ranks higher (70.5 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 Bede's Catholic College?
About 4.4 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 Bede's Catholic College has 11.4.
How do Hinton Public School and St Bede's Catholic College rank in NSW?
Hinton Public School is 955th of 1,619 and St Bede's Catholic College is 106th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.