Arthur Phillip High School vs Bayanami Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 801 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arthur Phillip High School
Parramatta · Government high school · 7-12
1,636 students · ICSEA 994
Bayanami Public School
Parramatta · Government primary · K-6
663 students · ICSEA 1108
| Measure | Arthur Phillip High School Parramatta NSW | Bayanami Public School Parramatta NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #253 of 539 | #245 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #667 of 1,472 | #832 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,636 | 663 |
| Girls / boys | 622 / 1,014 | 336 / 327 |
| Foundation intake | – | 99 |
| Year 7 cohort | 266 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 243 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +47% | +83% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 1108 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 117.3 | 39.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Parramatta 2150 | Parramatta 2150 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | arthurphil-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | bayanami-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bayanami Public School scores higher on the Success Index (71.9 vs 53.5).
- •Bayanami Public School has the higher ICSEA (1108 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Arthur Phillip High School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.8).
- •Arthur Phillip High School is the larger school with 1,636 students compared with 663.
- •Bayanami Public School has grown faster over five years (83% vs 47%).
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 Arthur Phillip High School better than Bayanami Public School?
On the Success Index, Bayanami Public School ranks higher (71.9 vs 53.5 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 Arthur Phillip High School and Bayanami Public School?
About 801 m in a straight line, between Parramatta and Parramatta in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arthur Phillip High School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bayanami Public School has 16.8.
How do Arthur Phillip High School and Bayanami Public School rank in NSW?
Arthur Phillip High School is 253rd of 539 and Bayanami Public School is 245th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.