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Top 100 fastest-growing schools in New South Wales (2025)

Established schools (100+ students five years ago, 200+ today) whose enrolments have grown the most over the past five years, a strong signal of parent demand. Ordered by the measure shown, with the Success Index for context; 100 schools shown out of all eligible fastest-growing schools in New South Wales.

  1. 1
    76
    Inner Sydney High SchoolSurry Hills · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +690%
  2. 2
    78
    Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary)Gables · Catholic Secondary5-yr growth: +471%
  3. 3
    52
    Oran Park High SchoolOran Park · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +466%
  4. 4
    54
    St Vincent's College AshfieldAshfield · Catholic Combined5-yr growth: +425%
  5. 5
    46
    St Anthony of Padua Catholic CollegeAustral · Catholic Combined5-yr growth: +387%
  6. 6
    76
    St Luke's Catholic College (Secondary)Marsden Park · Catholic Secondary5-yr growth: +300%
  7. 7
    49
    Jordan Springs Public SchoolJordan Springs · Government Primary5-yr growth: +259%
  8. 8
    69
    Australian Christian College - Marsden ParkRiverstone · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +219%
  9. 9
    65
    International Maarif Schools of AustraliaAuburn · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +215%
  10. 10
    61
    Austral Public SchoolAustral · Government Primary5-yr growth: +188%
  11. 11
    52
    Pacific Coast Christian SchoolTweed Heads South · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +178%
  12. 12
    81
    Bella Vista Public SchoolBella Vista · Government Primary5-yr growth: +174%
  13. 13
    71
    St Bede's Catholic CollegeChisholm · Catholic Secondary5-yr growth: +154%
  14. 14
    63
    All Saints CollegeMaitland · Catholic Secondary5-yr growth: +153%
  15. 15
    75
    Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School MatravilleMatraville · Catholic Primary5-yr growth: +151%
  16. 16
    48
    St Peter's Anglican College - BrouleeBroulee · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +128%
  17. 17
    68
    Zahra Grammar SchoolMinto · Independent Primary5-yr growth: +125%
  18. 18
    75
    Lindfield Learning VillageLindfield · Government Combined5-yr growth: +120%
  19. 19
    53
    Riverstone High SchoolRiverstone · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +114%
  20. 20
    57
    Mount Annan Christian CollegeMount Annan · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +108%
  21. 21
    45
    Australian Christian College - SingletonSingleton · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +106%
  22. 22
    61
    Nambucca Valley Christian Community SchoolNambucca Heads · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +106%
  23. 23
    25
    Moree Secondary CollegeMoree · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +98%
  24. 24
    82
    Marist Catholic College North ShoreNorth Sydney · Catholic Combined5-yr growth: +96%
  25. 25
    69
    Al-Faisal College - LiverpoolAustral · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +94%
  26. 26
    24
    Gillieston Public SchoolGillieston Heights · Government Primary5-yr growth: +88%
  27. 27
    48
    Central Coast Sports CollegeKariong · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +88%
  28. 28
    59
    Gledswood Hills Public SchoolGledswood Hills · Government Primary5-yr growth: +86%
  29. 29
    72
    Bayanami Public SchoolParramatta · Government Primary5-yr growth: +83%
  30. 30
    70
    Wycliffe Christian SchoolWarrimoo · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +80%
  31. 31
    64
    St Francis Catholic CollegeEdmondson Park · Catholic Combined5-yr growth: +80%
  32. 32
    60
    Calderwood Christian SchoolAlbion Park · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +79%
  33. 33
    64
    Pendle Hill High SchoolWentworthville · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +75%
  34. 34
    54
    Maitland Christian SchoolMetford · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +73%
  35. 35
    81
    Northholm Grammar SchoolArcadia · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +73%
  36. 36
    48
    Manning Valley Anglican CollegeCundletown · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +73%
  37. 37
    52
    Parkes Christian SchoolParkes · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +70%
  38. 38
    45
    Granville Boys High SchoolGranville · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +68%
  39. 39
    59
    Orange Anglican Grammar SchoolOrange · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +68%
  40. 40
    79
    St Bernard's Catholic Primary SchoolBerowra Heights · Catholic Primary5-yr growth: +68%
  41. 41
    42
    Orchard Hills Public SchoolOrchard Hills · Government Primary5-yr growth: +67%
  42. 42
    40
    Heritage College Lake MacquarieMorisset · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +66%
  43. 43
    76
    North Kellyville Public SchoolNorth Kellyville · Government Primary5-yr growth: +66%
  44. 44
    52
    St Patrick's Parish SchoolCooma · Catholic Combined5-yr growth: +66%
  45. 45
    82
    Alpha Omega Senior CollegeAuburn · Independent Secondary5-yr growth: +62%
  46. 46
    47
    Corrimal High SchoolCorrimal · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +61%
  47. 47
    65
    Sapphire Coast Anglican CollegeBega · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +61%
  48. 48
    41
    Al Zahra CollegeArncliffe · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +60%
  49. 49
    50
    Rissalah CollegeLakemba · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +59%
  50. 50
    72
    Norwest Christian CollegeRiverstone · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +58%
  51. 51
    64
    Richmond Christian CollegeBallina · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +58%
  52. 52
    79
    St Ives High SchoolSt Ives · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +58%
  53. 53
    72
    St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolMortlake · Catholic Primary5-yr growth: +57%
  54. 54
    78
    St Joseph's Primary SchoolSchofields · Catholic Primary5-yr growth: +57%
  55. 55
    29
    Portland Central SchoolPortland · Government Combined5-yr growth: +57%
  56. 56
    79
    St John's Primary SchoolRiverstone · Catholic Primary5-yr growth: +56%
  57. 57
    51
    Tweed Valley Adventist CollegeMurwillumbah · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +56%
  58. 58
    65
    Oran Park Anglican CollegeOran Park · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +56%
  59. 59
    71
    Wollemi CollegeWerrington · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +56%
  60. 60
    55
    Riverstone Public SchoolRiverstone · Government Primary5-yr growth: +56%
  61. 61
    33
    Chifley College Dunheved CampusNorth St Marys · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +55%
  62. 62
    71
    Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer CampusCromer · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +55%
  63. 63
    61
    St Brigid's Catholic CollegeLake Munmorah · Catholic Secondary5-yr growth: +55%
  64. 64
    60
    Speers Point Public SchoolSpeers Point · Government Primary5-yr growth: +53%
  65. 65
    60
    Leppington Public SchoolLeppington · Government Primary5-yr growth: +52%
  66. 66
    70
    James Cook Boys High SchoolKogarah · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +52%
  67. 67
    42
    Casino Christian SchoolNorth Casino · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +52%
  68. 68
    75
    Australian International Academy, Kellyville CampusNorth Kellyville · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +52%
  69. 69
    57
    Saints Peter and Paul's Primary SchoolGoulburn · Catholic Primary5-yr growth: +51%
  70. 70
    53
    Seven Hills High SchoolSeven Hills · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +51%
  71. 71
    69
    Cumberland High SchoolCarlingford · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +51%
  72. 72
    62
    HopePoint Christian SchoolGeorges Hall · Independent Primary5-yr growth: +50%
  73. 73
    69
    St Joseph's Primary SchoolCharlestown · Catholic Primary5-yr growth: +50%
  74. 74
    71
    The Scots School AlburyAlbury · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +49%
  75. 75
    57
    Border Christian CollegeThurgoona · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +49%
  76. 76
    60
    St Joseph's Primary SchoolLeeton · Catholic Primary5-yr growth: +48%
  77. 77
    73
    Marsden High SchoolMeadowbank · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +48%
  78. 78
    53
    Spring Farm Public SchoolSpring Farm · Government Primary5-yr growth: +47%
  79. 79
    54
    Arthur Phillip High SchoolParramatta · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +47%
  80. 80
    64
    Trinity Catholic College GoulburnGoulburn · Catholic Secondary5-yr growth: +46%
  81. 81
    21
    Windsor South Public SchoolSouth Windsor · Government Primary5-yr growth: +46%
  82. 82
    57
    St Matthew's Primary SchoolWindsor · Catholic Primary5-yr growth: +46%
  83. 83
    19
    Bellbird Public SchoolBellbird · Government Primary5-yr growth: +45%
  84. 84
    66
    Belmont Christian CollegeBelmont North · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +45%
  85. 85
    74
    Schofields Public SchoolSchofields · Government Primary5-yr growth: +45%
  86. 86
    65
    Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar SchoolTerranora · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +44%
  87. 87
    29
    Branxton Public SchoolBranxton · Government Primary5-yr growth: +44%
  88. 88
    60
    Alexandria Park Community SchoolAlexandria · Government Combined5-yr growth: +44%
  89. 89
    68
    Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolWyoming · Catholic Primary5-yr growth: +44%
  90. 90
    60
    Unity Grammar CollegeAustral · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +44%
  91. 91
    42
    Belmore Boys High SchoolBelmore · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +42%
  92. 92
    71
    Rouse Hill High SchoolRouse Hill · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +42%
  93. 93
    75
    Domremy Catholic CollegeFive Dock · Catholic Secondary5-yr growth: +42%
  94. 94
    28
    Manning Gardens Public SchoolTaree · Government Primary5-yr growth: +42%
  95. 95
    50
    St Francis Xavier's Primary SchoolNarrabri · Catholic Primary5-yr growth: +42%
  96. 96
    46
    Matraville Sports High SchoolChifley · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +41%
  97. 97
    34
    Bass High SchoolBass Hill · Government Secondary5-yr growth: +41%
  98. 98
    51
    Wilton Public SchoolWilton · Government Primary5-yr growth: +41%
  99. 99
    64
    Shellharbour Anglican CollegeDunmore · Independent Combined5-yr growth: +40%
  100. 100
    78
    St Bernard's Catholic Primary SchoolBotany · Catholic Primary5-yr growth: +40%

There are 1,915 fastest-growing schools in New South Wales eligible for this list; the top 100 are shown. Inner Sydney High School in Surry Hills is ranked first (5-yr growth: +690%). 40 of the top 100 are government schools and 60 are Catholic or independent; the median ICSEA across the list is 1042.

The top 10 fastest-growing schools in New South Wales for 2025 are: 1. Inner Sydney High School (Surry Hills); 2. Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) (Gables); 3. Oran Park High School (Oran Park); 4. St Vincent's College Ashfield (Ashfield); 5. St Anthony of Padua Catholic College (Austral); 6. St Luke's Catholic College (Secondary) (Marsden Park); 7. Jordan Springs Public School (Jordan Springs); 8. Australian Christian College - Marsden Park (Riverstone); 9. International Maarif Schools of Australia (Auburn); 10. Austral Public School (Austral).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best fastest growing school in New South Wales?

Inner Sydney High School in Surry Hills ranks first among fastest-growing schools in New South Wales with a Success Index of 75.6 out of 100 and an ICSEA of 1104.

How are fastest-growing schools in New South Wales ranked?

Established schools (100+ students five years ago, 200+ today) whose enrolments have grown the most over the past five years, a strong signal of parent demand. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (ICSEA published, 80+ students, not a special school) are included; the Success Index is shown alongside for context.

How many public schools are in the top 100 fastest-growing schools in New South Wales?

40 of the top 100 fastest-growing schools in New South Wales are government schools; 60 are Catholic or independent.

Do these rankings include NAPLAN or ATAR results?

Not yet. ACARA does not publish school-level NAPLAN results in bulk, and ATAR results are released by state authorities in different formats. The Success Index uses the measures ACARA publishes for every school so that all schools are compared on identical data. Where a school publishes its own results we link to its website.