Aspect Western Sydney School vs Prairiewood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspect Western Sydney School
Wetherill Park · Independent special · U
167 students · ICSEA 1039
Prairiewood High School
Prairiewood · Government high school · 7-12
1,288 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | Aspect Western Sydney School Wetherill Park NSW | Prairiewood High School Prairiewood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #326 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #898 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 167 | 1,288 |
| Girls / boys | 32 / 135 | 611 / 677 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 218 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 213 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 3.9 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.4 | 95.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.0 | 19.8 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 2% |
| Suburb | Wetherill Park 2164 | Prairiewood 2176 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.autismspectrum.org.au | prairiewoo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Aspect Western Sydney School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 978), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aspect Western Sydney School has fewer students per teacher (3.9 vs 13.5).
- •Prairiewood High School is the larger school with 1,288 students compared with 167.
- •Aspect Western Sydney School is a independent school while Prairiewood High School is a government 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 Aspect Western Sydney School better than Prairiewood High 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 Aspect Western Sydney School and Prairiewood High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wetherill Park and Prairiewood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspect Western Sydney School has 3.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Prairiewood High School has 13.5.
How do Aspect Western Sydney School and Prairiewood High School rank in NSW?
Aspect Western Sydney School is unranked and Prairiewood High School is 326th of 539 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.