Metella Road Public School vs The Hills Sports High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Metella Road Public School
Toongabbie · Government primary · K-6
676 students · ICSEA 1072
The Hills Sports High School
Seven Hills · Government high school · 7-12
913 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Metella Road Public School Toongabbie NSW | The Hills Sports High School Seven Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #652 of 1,619 | #376 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1990 of 4,908 | #1054 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 676 | 913 |
| Girls / boys | 319 / 357 | 436 / 477 |
| Foundation intake | 72 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 181 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 108 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.4 | 66.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.3 | 15.9 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 9% |
| Suburb | Toongabbie 2146 | Seven Hills 2147 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | metellard-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | hillssport-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Metella Road Public School scores higher on the Success Index (59.2 vs 35.5).
- •Metella Road Public School has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Hills Sports High School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 19.1).
- •The Hills Sports High School is the larger school with 913 students compared with 676.
- •The Hills Sports High School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -8%).
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 Metella Road Public School better than The Hills Sports High School?
On the Success Index, Metella Road Public School ranks higher (59.2 vs 35.5 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 Metella Road Public School and The Hills Sports High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Toongabbie and Seven Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Metella Road Public School has 19.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Hills Sports High School has 13.7.
How do Metella Road Public School and The Hills Sports High School rank in NSW?
Metella Road Public School is 652nd of 1,619 and The Hills Sports High School is 376th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.