Ashfield Boys High School vs Model Farms High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 20 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
Model Farms High School
Baulkham Hills · Government high school · 7-12
1,021 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Ashfield Boys High School Ashfield NSW | Model Farms High School Baulkham Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 539 | #180 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #309 of 1,472 | #447 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 751 | 1,021 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 751 | 488 / 533 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 122 | 176 |
| Year 12 cohort | 111 | 168 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.7 | 73.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 17.8 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Ashfield 2131 | Baulkham Hills 2153 |
| Council area | Inner West | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ashfieldbo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | modelfarms-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ashfield Boys High School scores higher on the Success Index (68.9 vs 62.6).
- •Ashfield Boys High School has the higher ICSEA (1074 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Model Farms High School is the larger school with 1,021 students compared with 751.
- •Ashfield Boys High School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -10%).
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 Model Farms High School?
On the Success Index, Ashfield Boys High School ranks higher (68.9 vs 62.6 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 Ashfield Boys High School and Model Farms High School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Ashfield and Baulkham Hills 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 Model Farms High School has 13.8.
How do Ashfield Boys High School and Model Farms High School rank in NSW?
Ashfield Boys High School is 123rd of 539 and Model Farms High School is 180th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.