Australian Performing Arts Grammar School vs Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Australian Performing Arts Grammar School
Glebe · Independent high school · 7-12
129 students · ICSEA 1103
Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus
Glebe · Government high school · 11-12
798 students · ICSEA 1094
| Measure | Australian Performing Arts Grammar School Glebe NSW | Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus Glebe NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #70 of 539 | #36 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #198 of 1,472 | #103 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 11-12 |
| Students | 129 | 798 |
| Girls / boys | 92 / 37 | 354 / 444 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 17 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 30 | 379 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1094 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 66.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 17.5 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Glebe 2037 | Glebe 2037 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.apgs.nsw.edu.au/ | sscbwattle-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus scores higher on the Success Index (77.4 vs 73.3).
- •Australian Performing Arts Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (1103 vs 1094), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.5).
- •Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus is the larger school with 798 students compared with 129.
- •Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -7%).
- •Australian Performing Arts Grammar School is a independent school while Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus 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 Australian Performing Arts Grammar School better than Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus?
On the Success Index, Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus ranks higher (77.4 vs 73.3 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 Australian Performing Arts Grammar School and Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Glebe and Glebe in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Australian Performing Arts Grammar School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus has 11.8.
How do Australian Performing Arts Grammar School and Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus rank in NSW?
Australian Performing Arts Grammar School is 70th of 539 and Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus is 36th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.