Mount Austin Public School vs Red Hill 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.
Mount Austin Public School
Mount Austin · Government primary · K-6
228 students · ICSEA 824
Red Hill Public School
Wagga Wagga · Government primary · P-6
325 students · ICSEA 831
| Measure | Mount Austin Public School Mount Austin NSW | Red Hill Public School Wagga Wagga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1520 of 1,619 | #1320 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4613 of 4,908 | #4084 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 228 | 325 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 135 | 145 / 180 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 824 | 831 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 84% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 26.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 37% |
| Suburb | Mount Austin 2650 | Wagga Wagga 2650 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | mtaustin-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | redhill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Red Hill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (30.5 vs 23.2).
- •Red Hill Public School has the higher ICSEA (831 vs 824), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Red Hill Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.5).
- •Red Hill Public School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 228.
- •Red Hill Public School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -13%).
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 Mount Austin Public School better than Red Hill Public School?
On the Success Index, Red Hill Public School ranks higher (30.5 vs 23.2 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 Mount Austin Public School and Red Hill Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Austin and Wagga Wagga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Austin Public School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Red Hill Public School has 12.4.
How do Mount Austin Public School and Red Hill Public School rank in NSW?
Mount Austin Public School is 1520th of 1,619 and Red Hill Public School is 1320th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.