Hurstville Grove Infants School vs Penshurst Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 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
Penshurst Public School
Penshurst · Government primary · K-6
458 students · ICSEA 1061
| Measure | Hurstville Grove Infants School Penshurst NSW | Penshurst Public School Penshurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #288 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #964 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-2 | K-6 |
| Students | 59 | 458 |
| Girls / boys | 25 / 34 | 219 / 239 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1097 | 1061 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 31.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 87% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Penshurst 2222 | Penshurst 2222 |
| Council area | Georges River | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hurstvilgr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | penshurst-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (71.5 vs 70.6).
- •Hurstville Grove Infants School has the higher ICSEA (1097 vs 1061), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Penshurst Public School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 59.
- •Penshurst Public School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -26%).
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 Penshurst Public 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 Hurstville Grove Infants School and Penshurst Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Penshurst and Penshurst 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 Penshurst Public School has 14.6.
How do Hurstville Grove Infants School and Penshurst Public School rank in NSW?
Hurstville Grove Infants School is unranked and Penshurst Public School is 288th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.