Hinton Public School
Paterson St, Hinton NSW 2321
Hinton Public School is a government primary school in Hinton, NSW from Kindergarten to Year 6 with about 99 students. Its ICSEA is 1,009, where the national average is 1000.
Language background, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
Attendance and enrolment
Enrolments by year, 2016–2025. Latest 99.
About this school, from public sources
Based on publicly available information, Hinton Public School is a small K-6 government primary school at the junction of the Hunter and Paterson Rivers, serving Hinton and Wallalong. One of the state's oldest schools, it describes itself as small in size but big in heart, with a focus on knowing and supporting every student. The school highlights literacy and numeracy foundations, targeted learning support and enrichment for advanced learners, and strong family and community partnerships as part of its inclusive approach.
Often praised
- Close-knit, every-student-known culture
- Individualised learning support
- Strong family/community partnerships
This note was generated from publicly available online sources (the school's website, official pages and online feedback) as at September 2026. It reflects what is said online, not an assessment by SchoolList AU or any government body, and it deliberately records only neutral and positive points. Confidence: medium. Verify anything important with the school. Report an inaccuracy.
NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morpeth Public School | Morpeth | Public primary | 2.0 km | 1,023 | 262 |
| St Aloysius Catholic Primary School | Chisholm | Catholic primary | 4.5 km | 1,064 | 614 |
| Largs Public School | Largs | Public primary | 4.6 km | 991 | 155 |
| Mount Kanwary Public School | Osterley | Public primary | 4.6 km | 888 | 38 |
| Linuwel School Ltd | East Maitland | Independent k–12 / combined | 5.1 km | 1,041 | 244 |
| Tenambit Public School | Tenambit | Public primary | 5.1 km | 893 | 283 |
| Millers Forest Public School | Millers Forest | Public primary | 6.3 km | 920 | 60 |
| Metford Public School | Metford | Public primary | 6.4 km | 887 | 265 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in NSW
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clare Public School | Clare | Public primary · K-6 | 9 | 1,009 |
| Mullion Creek Public School | Mullion Creek | Public primary · K-6 | 67 | 1,009 |
| Spring Farm Public School | Spring Farm | Public primary · K-6 | 866 | 1,009 |
| Terara Public School | Terara | Public primary · K-6 | 96 | 1,009 |
| Ashtonfield Public School | Ashtonfield | Public primary · K-6 | 514 | 1,008 |
| Ben Venue Public School | Armidale | Public primary · K-6 | 509 | 1,008 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.