Small independent co-ed school in Thornton, NSW, with 290 students across years K–12.
Aspect Hunter School is also known as AHS Thornton.
In 2023 NAPLAN testing at Aspect Hunter School, Year 3 students averaged 316 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 409 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 407, well below the national average of 491 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 404, well below the national average of 537 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 619, well above the national average of 565 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Aspect Hunter School is a small Independent special school with approximately 290 students. As an Independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Aspect Hunter School has approximate annual tuition fees of $5,551. Actual fees may vary by year level, and additional costs for uniforms, camps, and extracurricular activities typically apply. The school grades C (Well below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Aspect Hunter School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.4:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 49% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is good.
Aspect Hunter School is located in Thornton, NSW, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1008 (51st percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.