Hume Public School vs Thurgoona Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hume Public School
Lavington · Government primary · P-6
175 students · ICSEA 836
Thurgoona Public School
Thurgoona · Government primary · K-6
573 students · ICSEA 990
| Measure | Hume Public School Lavington NSW | Thurgoona Public School Thurgoona NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1461 of 1,619 | #1246 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4456 of 4,908 | #3864 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 175 | 573 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 91 | 250 / 323 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 836 | 990 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 77% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 33.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.3 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 31% | 11% |
| Suburb | Lavington 2641 | Thurgoona 2640 |
| Council area | Albury | Albury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | hume-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | thurgoona-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Thurgoona Public School scores higher on the Success Index (33.6 vs 25.6).
- •Thurgoona Public School has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 836), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hume Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 16.9).
- •Thurgoona Public School is the larger school with 573 students compared with 175.
- •Hume Public School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -4%).
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 Hume Public School better than Thurgoona Public School?
On the Success Index, Thurgoona Public School ranks higher (33.6 vs 25.6 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 Hume Public School and Thurgoona Public School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Lavington and Thurgoona in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hume Public School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thurgoona Public School has 16.9.
How do Hume Public School and Thurgoona Public School rank in NSW?
Hume Public School is 1461st of 1,619 and Thurgoona Public School is 1246th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.