Rowland Hassall School vs Verona School
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Rowland Hassall School
Chester Hill · Government special · U
63 students · ICSEA 889
Verona School
Fairfield East · Government special · U
89 students · ICSEA 889
| Measure | Rowland Hassall School Chester Hill NSW | Verona School Fairfield East NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | U | U |
| Students | 63 | 89 |
| Girls / boys | 11 / 52 | 41 / 48 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +128% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 889 | 889 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 3.3 | 5.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 17.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.5 | 18.0 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 27% |
| Suburb | Chester Hill 2162 | Fairfield East 2165 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | rowlandhas-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | verona-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Rowland Hassall School has fewer students per teacher (3.3 vs 5.1).
- •Verona School is the larger school with 89 students compared with 63.
- •Verona School has grown faster over five years (128% vs 15%).
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 Rowland Hassall School better than Verona 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 Rowland Hassall School and Verona School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chester Hill and Fairfield East in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Rowland Hassall School has 3.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Verona School has 5.1.
How do Rowland Hassall School and Verona School rank in NSW?
Rowland Hassall School is unranked and Verona School is unranked among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.