Australian Performing Arts Grammar School vs Westbourne College Sydney
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 747 m 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
Westbourne College Sydney
Ultimo · Independent high school · 10-12
65 students · ICSEA 1153
| Measure | Australian Performing Arts Grammar School Glebe NSW | Westbourne College Sydney Ultimo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #70 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #198 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 129 | 65 |
| Girls / boys | 92 / 37 | 22 / 43 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 17 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 30 | 24 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1153 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 51% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.5 | 5.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glebe 2037 | Ultimo 2007 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.apgs.nsw.edu.au/ | www.westbournecollege.com.au |
The verdict
- •Westbourne College Sydney scores higher on the Success Index (89.0 vs 73.3).
- •Westbourne College Sydney has the higher ICSEA (1153 vs 1103), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Westbourne College Sydney has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.5).
- •Australian Performing Arts Grammar School is the larger school with 129 students compared with 65.
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 Westbourne College Sydney?
On the Success Index, Westbourne College Sydney ranks higher (89.0 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 Westbourne College Sydney?
About 747 m in a straight line, between Glebe and Ultimo 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 Westbourne College Sydney has 12.0.
How do Australian Performing Arts Grammar School and Westbourne College Sydney rank in NSW?
Australian Performing Arts Grammar School is 70th of 539 and Westbourne College Sydney is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.