Hunter River High School vs Irrawang Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hunter River High School
Heatherbrae · Government high school · 7-12
762 students · ICSEA 899
Irrawang Public School
Raymond Terrace · Government primary · P-6
304 students · ICSEA 863
| Measure | Hunter River High School Heatherbrae NSW | Irrawang Public School Raymond Terrace NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #473 of 539 | #1516 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1294 of 1,472 | #4603 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | P-6 |
| Students | 762 | 304 |
| Girls / boys | 352 / 410 | 144 / 160 |
| Foundation intake | – | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 155 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 66 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 899 | 863 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.7 | 24.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.5 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 37% |
| Suburb | Heatherbrae 2324 | Raymond Terrace 2324 |
| Council area | Port Stephens | Port Stephens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hunterriv-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | irrawang-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hunter River High School scores higher on the Success Index (25.5 vs 23.3).
- •Hunter River High School has the higher ICSEA (899 vs 863), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hunter River High School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.7).
- •Hunter River High School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 304.
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 Hunter River High School better than Irrawang Public School?
On the Success Index, Hunter River High School ranks higher (25.5 vs 23.3 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 Hunter River High School and Irrawang Public School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Heatherbrae and Raymond Terrace in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hunter River High School has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Irrawang Public School has 12.7.
How do Hunter River High School and Irrawang Public School rank in NSW?
Hunter River High School is 473rd of 539 and Irrawang Public School is 1516th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.