Hurstville Grove Infants School vs Quakers Hill Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 32 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
Quakers Hill Public School
Quakers Hill · Government primary · K-6
962 students · ICSEA 1097
| Measure | Hurstville Grove Infants School Penshurst NSW | Quakers Hill Public School Quakers Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 65 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #472 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1437 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-2 | K-6 |
| Students | 59 | 962 |
| Girls / boys | 25 / 34 | 454 / 508 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 107 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1097 | 1097 |
| ICSEA percentile | 83th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 41% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 18.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.0 | 53.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 52% | 81% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 5% |
| Suburb | Penshurst 2222 | Quakers Hill 2763 |
| Council area | Georges River | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hurstvilgr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | quakershil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hurstville Grove Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (71.5 vs 65.3).
- •Hurstville Grove Infants School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.0).
- •Quakers Hill Public School is the larger school with 962 students compared with 59.
- •Quakers Hill Public School has grown faster over five years (-12% 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 Quakers Hill Public School?
On the Success Index, Hurstville Grove Infants School ranks higher (71.5 vs 65.3 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 Hurstville Grove Infants School and Quakers Hill Public School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Penshurst and Quakers Hill 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 Quakers Hill Public School has 18.0.
How do Hurstville Grove Infants School and Quakers Hill Public School rank in NSW?
Hurstville Grove Infants School is unranked and Quakers Hill Public School is 472nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.