Ashfield Boys High School vs Ashfield Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 123 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashfield Boys High School
Ashfield · Government high school · 7-12
751 students · ICSEA 1074
Ashfield Public School
Ashfield · Government primary · K-6
474 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Ashfield Boys High School Ashfield NSW | Ashfield Public School Ashfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 539 | #319 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #309 of 1,472 | #1062 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 751 | 474 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 751 | 214 / 260 |
| Foundation intake | – | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | 122 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 111 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.7 | 30.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 75% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Ashfield 2131 | Ashfield 2131 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ashfieldbo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | ashfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (68.9 vs 69.4).
- •Ashfield Public School has the higher ICSEA (1096 vs 1074), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ashfield Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.8).
- •Ashfield Boys High School is the larger school with 751 students compared with 474.
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 Ashfield Boys High School better than Ashfield Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ashfield Boys High School and Ashfield Public School?
About 123 m in a straight line, between Ashfield and Ashfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashfield Boys High School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ashfield Public School has 15.8.
How do Ashfield Boys High School and Ashfield Public School rank in NSW?
Ashfield Boys High School is 123rd of 539 and Ashfield Public School is 319th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.