Hunter Valley Grammar School
Hunter Valley Grammar School is an independent combined school in Ashtonfield, NSW offering K-12. With an ICSEA score of 1134, it sits in the 92nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,161 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Ashtonfield NSW 2323. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Hunter Valley Grammar School compares
By ICSEA, Hunter Valley Grammar School ranks 59th of the 441 combined schools in NSW that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 combined schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Ashtonfield Public School, a government primary school 0.6 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Hunter Valley Grammar School scores 1134, above average.
Enrolment and location
Hunter Valley Grammar School is a Independent school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.
About Ashtonfield
Hunter Valley Grammar School is located in Ashtonfield, NSW, a suburb with a median household income of $2,148/wk and median rent of $440/wk. Population: 4,589.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Ashtonfield suburb profileSchools near Hunter Valley Grammar School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Hunter Valley Grammar School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtonfield Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Ashtonfield | 0.6 km | 1008 | 126 lower | 514 |
| Maitland Christian SchoolIndependent Combined · Metford | 1.1 km | 1047 | 87 lower | 832 |
| Metford Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Metford | 1.5 km | 887 | 247 lower | 265 |
| Maitland High SchoolGovernment Secondary · East Maitland | 2.3 km | 947 | 187 lower | 958 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · East Maitland | 2.3 km | 1063 | 71 lower | 449 |
| Maitland East Public SchoolGovernment Primary · East Maitland | 2.4 km | 975 | 159 lower | 559 |
| Maitland Grossmann High SchoolGovernment Secondary · East Maitland | 2.8 km | 960 | 174 lower | 900 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hunter Valley Grammar School a government school?
No, Hunter Valley Grammar School is a Independent school, not a government school.
What year levels does Hunter Valley Grammar School offer?
Hunter Valley Grammar School offers K-12.
What is Hunter Valley Grammar School's ICSEA score?
Hunter Valley Grammar School has an ICSEA score of 1134, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Hunter Valley Grammar School?
Hunter Valley Grammar School has 1,161 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Hunter Valley Grammar School?
The nearest schools to Hunter Valley Grammar School are Ashtonfield Public School (0.6 km), Arise Christian College (1.1 km), Maitland Christian School (1.1 km).
Where is Hunter Valley Grammar School located?
Hunter Valley Grammar School is located in Ashtonfield, NSW 2323. Visit the school website at http://www.hvgs.nsw.edu.au.