Korowal School vs Thomas Hassall Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 43 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Korowal School
Hazelbrook · Independent combined · K-12
259 students · ICSEA 1084
Thomas Hassall Anglican College
Middleton Grange · Independent combined · K-12
1,721 students · ICSEA 1083
| Measure | Korowal School Hazelbrook NSW | Thomas Hassall Anglican College Middleton Grange NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #93 of 314 | #156 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #273 of 1,259 | #492 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 259 | 1,721 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 137 | 831 / 890 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 106 |
| Year 7 cohort | 38 | 169 |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | 148 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1084 | 1083 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 33% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.5 | 124.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 63.1 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 47% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 0% |
| Suburb | Hazelbrook 2779 | Middleton Grange 2171 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.korowal.nsw.edu.au/ | www.thac.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Korowal School scores higher on the Success Index (69.4 vs 58.3).
- •Korowal School has the higher ICSEA (1084 vs 1083), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Korowal School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.9).
- •Thomas Hassall Anglican College is the larger school with 1,721 students compared with 259.
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 Korowal School better than Thomas Hassall Anglican College?
On the Success Index, Korowal School ranks higher (69.4 vs 58.3 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 Korowal School and Thomas Hassall Anglican College?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Hazelbrook and Middleton Grange in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Korowal School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Thomas Hassall Anglican College has 13.9.
How do Korowal School and Thomas Hassall Anglican College rank in NSW?
Korowal School is 93rd of 314 and Thomas Hassall Anglican College is 156th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.