Hunter Trade College vs Nillo Infants School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hunter Trade College
Telarah · Independent high school · 11-12
257 students · ICSEA 978
Nillo Infants School
Lorn · Government primary · K-2
52 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Hunter Trade College Telarah NSW | Nillo Infants School Lorn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #384 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1073 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | K-2 |
| Students | 257 | 52 |
| Girls / boys | 27 / 230 | 26 / 26 |
| Foundation intake | – | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 93 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 2% |
| Suburb | Telarah 2320 | Lorn 2320 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | htc.nsw.edu.au/ | nilloinf-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Nillo Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (68.0 vs 34.6).
- •Nillo Infants School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nillo Infants School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.5).
- •Hunter Trade College is the larger school with 257 students compared with 52.
- •Hunter Trade College has grown faster over five years (8% vs -2%).
- •Hunter Trade College is a independent school while Nillo Infants School is a government 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 Hunter Trade College better than Nillo Infants School?
On the Success Index, Nillo Infants School ranks higher (68.0 vs 34.6 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 Hunter Trade College and Nillo Infants School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Telarah and Lorn in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hunter Trade College has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nillo Infants School has 13.0.
How do Hunter Trade College and Nillo Infants School rank in NSW?
Hunter Trade College is 384th of 539 and Nillo Infants School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.