Hoxton Park High School vs West Wallsend High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 131 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hoxton Park High School
Hinchinbrook · Government high school · 7-12
895 students · ICSEA 940
West Wallsend High School
West Wallsend · Government high school · 7-12
632 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | Hoxton Park High School Hinchinbrook NSW | West Wallsend High School West Wallsend NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #443 of 539 | #378 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1212 of 1,472 | #1062 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 895 | 632 |
| Girls / boys | 390 / 505 | 324 / 308 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 171 | 139 |
| Year 12 cohort | 103 | 57 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.9 | 58.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 17.5 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 17% |
| Suburb | Hinchinbrook 2168 | West Wallsend 2286 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hoxtonpark-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | westwalls-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •West Wallsend High School scores higher on the Success Index (35.0 vs 28.9).
- •West Wallsend High School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.6).
- •Hoxton Park High School is the larger school with 895 students compared with 632.
- •Hoxton Park High School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -2%).
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 Hoxton Park High School better than West Wallsend High School?
On the Success Index, West Wallsend High School ranks higher (35.0 vs 28.9 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 Hoxton Park High School and West Wallsend High School?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Hinchinbrook and West Wallsend in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hoxton Park High School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Wallsend High School has 10.8.
How do Hoxton Park High School and West Wallsend High School rank in NSW?
Hoxton Park High School is 443rd of 539 and West Wallsend High School is 378th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.