Hurstville Grove Infants School vs Oatley Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hurstville Grove Infants School
Penshurst · Government primary · K-2
59 students · ICSEA 1097
Oatley Public School
Oatley · Government primary · K-6
365 students · ICSEA 1126
| Measure | Hurstville Grove Infants School Penshurst NSW | Oatley Public School Oatley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #424 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1300 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-2 | K-6 |
| Students | 59 | 365 |
| Girls / boys | 25 / 34 | 186 / 179 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1097 | 1126 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 19.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 19.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Penshurst 2222 | Oatley 2223 |
| Council area | Georges River | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hurstvilgr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | oatley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hurstville Grove Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (71.5 vs 66.8).
- •Oatley Public School has the higher ICSEA (1126 vs 1097), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hurstville Grove Infants School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 19.1).
- •Oatley Public School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 59.
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 Hurstville Grove Infants School better than Oatley Public School?
On the Success Index, Hurstville Grove Infants School ranks higher (71.5 vs 66.8 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 Hurstville Grove Infants School and Oatley Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Penshurst and Oatley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hurstville Grove Infants School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oatley Public School has 19.1.
How do Hurstville Grove Infants School and Oatley Public School rank in NSW?
Hurstville Grove Infants School is unranked and Oatley Public School is 424th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.