Ashfield Boys High School vs St Vincent's College Ashfield
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 587 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
St Vincent's College Ashfield
Ashfield · Catholic combined · K-12
1,092 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Ashfield Boys High School Ashfield NSW | St Vincent's College Ashfield Ashfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 539 | #177 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #309 of 1,472 | #566 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 751 | 1,092 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 751 | 586 / 506 |
| Foundation intake | – | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | 122 | 162 |
| Year 12 cohort | 111 | 134 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +425% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1074 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.7 | 88.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 22.5 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ashfield 2131 | Ashfield 2131 |
| Council area | Inner West | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ashfieldbo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | svcashfield.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ashfield Boys High School scores higher on the Success Index (68.9 vs 54.1).
- •Ashfield Boys High School has the higher ICSEA (1074 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Vincent's College Ashfield has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.7).
- •St Vincent's College Ashfield is the larger school with 1,092 students compared with 751.
- •St Vincent's College Ashfield has grown faster over five years (425% vs 2%).
- •Ashfield Boys High School is a government school while St Vincent's College Ashfield is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Vincent's College Ashfield?
On the Success Index, Ashfield Boys High School ranks higher (68.9 vs 54.1 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 St Vincent's College Ashfield?
About 587 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 St Vincent's College Ashfield has 12.4.
How do Ashfield Boys High School and St Vincent's College Ashfield rank in NSW?
Ashfield Boys High School is 123rd of 539 and St Vincent's College Ashfield is 177th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.