IndependentSpecial
Aspect Hunter School
ThorntonNSW2322
- Enrolments
- 290
- ICSEA
- 1,008
- Ratio
- 4.4:1
NSW suburb profile
Schools in Thornton, NSW
View school profiles in Thornton, including sector, type, enrolment, ICSEA, location and school community indicators.
Schools
2
Government schools
1
Catholic schools
0
Independent schools
1
Average ICSEA
991
Total enrolments
1,116
Overview
Thornton school context
Thornton has 2 listed schools in the current dataset, with a combined 1,116 reported enrolments and an average ICSEA of 991.
For local comparison, nearby school suburbs include Maitland, Beresfield, Chisholm, Metford, Woodberry and Ashtonfield.
- Listed schools
- 2
- Total enrolments
- 1,116
- Average ICSEA
- 991
- Suburb and state
- Thornton, NSW
Schools
Thornton school list
The cards and table list each school recorded in Thornton, with profile links and the main enrolment, ICSEA, sector and type fields.
GovernmentPrimary
Thornton Public School
ThorntonNSW2322
- Enrolments
- 826
- ICSEA
- 974
- Ratio
- 17.6:1
| School | Suburb | Sector | Type | Enrolments | ICSEA | Ratio | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspect Hunter School | Thornton | Independent | Special | 290 | 1,008 | 4.4:1 | Open |
| Thornton Public School | Thornton | Government | Primary | 826 | 974 | 17.6:1 | Open |
Aspect Hunter School
Thornton · Independent · Special
- Enrol.
- 290
- ICSEA
- 1,008
- Ratio
- 4.4:1
Thornton Public School
Thornton · Government · Primary
- Enrol.
- 826
- ICSEA
- 974
- Ratio
- 17.6:1
Breakdown
Thornton school mix
Thornton has 2 listed schools. Independent is the largest sector (1), and special is the most common type (1).
Independent1 · 50%
Government1 · 50%
Special1 · 50%
Primary1 · 50%
Location
Map view for Thornton
Use the map link to check where the listed Thornton schools are located.
Thornton, New South Wales
Thornton is shown in the Maitland local area, within the Maitland local government area. Nearby school suburbs include Beresfield, Chisholm and Metford.
- Local area
- Maitland
- Closest school suburb
- Beresfield
Technical location data
- Latitude
- -32.78138
- Longitude
- 151.63834
Nearby suburbs
Nearby school suburbs around Thornton
Nearby suburb links are ordered by available school-coordinate distance from Thornton.
Data source
2025 Australian school profile data
ACARA school profile and location data
This page uses ACARA School Profile 2025 and School Location 2025 data, including enrolments, ICSEA, school sector, type, location and related indicators. Some fields may be missing where a value is not reported in the source data.
FAQ
Questions about schools in Thornton
How many schools are in Thornton, NSW?
There are 2 listed schools in Thornton in the current dataset.
Are there government schools in Thornton?
Yes. Thornton has 1 listed government school.
What is the average ICSEA for Thornton schools?
The average ICSEA shown for Thornton schools is 991.
Which schools are listed in Thornton?
Aspect Hunter School and Thornton Public School are listed for Thornton.
What data source is used for Thornton school information?
This page uses 2025 Australian school profile and location data, including enrolments, ICSEA, school sector, type, location and related indicators.