Alexandria Park Community School vs Central Sydney Intensive English High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 173 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alexandria Park Community School
Alexandria · Government combined · K-12
1,313 students · ICSEA 1052
Central Sydney Intensive English High School
Alexandria · Government high school · 7-11
142 students · ICSEA 1037
| Measure | Alexandria Park Community School Alexandria NSW | Central Sydney Intensive English High School Alexandria NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #145 of 314 | #147 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #460 of 1,259 | #358 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-11 |
| Students | 1,313 | 142 |
| Girls / boys | 570 / 743 | 63 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | 67 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 157 | 44 |
| Year 12 cohort | 78 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +44% | +30% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1052 | 1037 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 4.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 94.9 | 30.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 14.3 |
| Language background other than English | 57% | 100% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 0% |
| Suburb | Alexandria 2015 | Alexandria 2015 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | alexparkcs-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | centralsydneyie-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Central Sydney Intensive English High School scores higher on the Success Index (67.0 vs 60.0).
- •Alexandria Park Community School has the higher ICSEA (1052 vs 1037), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Central Sydney Intensive English High School has fewer students per teacher (4.6 vs 13.8).
- •Alexandria Park Community School is the larger school with 1,313 students compared with 142.
- •Alexandria Park Community School has grown faster over five years (44% vs 30%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alexandria Park Community School better than Central Sydney Intensive English High School?
On the Success Index, Central Sydney Intensive English High School ranks higher (67.0 vs 60.0 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alexandria Park Community School and Central Sydney Intensive English High School?
About 173 m in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alexandria Park Community School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Central Sydney Intensive English High School has 4.6.
How do Alexandria Park Community School and Central Sydney Intensive English High School rank in NSW?
Alexandria Park Community School is 145th of 314 and Central Sydney Intensive English High School is 147th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.