Ashfield Boys High School vs Haberfield Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km 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
Haberfield Public School
Haberfield · Government primary · K-6
542 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Ashfield Boys High School Ashfield NSW | Haberfield Public School Haberfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 539 | #349 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #309 of 1,472 | #1137 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 751 | 542 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 751 | 279 / 263 |
| Foundation intake | – | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | 122 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 111 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.7 | 33.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ashfield 2131 | Haberfield 2045 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ashfieldbo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | haberfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (68.9 vs 68.7).
- •Haberfield Public School has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1074), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ashfield Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.4).
- •Ashfield Boys High School is the larger school with 751 students compared with 542.
- •Ashfield Boys High School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -17%).
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 Haberfield 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 Haberfield Public School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ashfield and Haberfield 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 Haberfield Public School has 16.4.
How do Ashfield Boys High School and Haberfield Public School rank in NSW?
Ashfield Boys High School is 123rd of 539 and Haberfield Public School is 349th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.