Hunters Hill Public School vs Riverside Girls High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hunters Hill Public School
Hunters Hill · Government primary · K-6
228 students · ICSEA 1149
Riverside Girls High School
Gladesville · Government high school · 7-12
665 students · ICSEA 1114
| Measure | Hunters Hill Public School Hunters Hill NSW | Riverside Girls High School Gladesville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #214 of 1,619 | #74 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #761 of 4,908 | #210 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 228 | 665 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 121 | 665 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 115 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 141 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1149 | 1114 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 62% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 51.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 40% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Hunters Hill 2110 | Gladesville 2111 |
| Council area | Hunters Hill | Hunters Hill |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | huntershil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | riversideg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (72.8 vs 73.0).
- •Hunters Hill Public School has the higher ICSEA (1149 vs 1114), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Riverside Girls High School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.1).
- •Riverside Girls High School is the larger school with 665 students compared with 228.
- •Riverside Girls High School has grown faster over five years (-22% vs -30%).
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 Hunters Hill Public School better than Riverside Girls High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hunters Hill Public School and Riverside Girls High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hunters Hill and Gladesville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hunters Hill Public School has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Riverside Girls High School has 12.9.
How do Hunters Hill Public School and Riverside Girls High School rank in NSW?
Hunters Hill Public School is 214th of 1,619 and Riverside Girls High School is 74th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.