Baulkham Hills High School vs Crestwood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baulkham Hills High School
Baulkham Hills · Government high school · 7-12
1,223 students · ICSEA 1203
Crestwood High School
Baulkham Hills · Government high school · 7-12
1,022 students · ICSEA 1103
| Measure | Baulkham Hills High School Baulkham Hills NSW | Crestwood High School Baulkham Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #50 of 539 | #48 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #142 of 1,472 | #132 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,223 | 1,022 |
| Girls / boys | 500 / 723 | 466 / 556 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 192 | 183 |
| Year 12 cohort | 213 | 179 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1203 | 1103 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 74% | 42% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.8 | 75.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.8 | 19.7 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Baulkham Hills 2153 | Baulkham Hills 2153 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | baulkham-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | crestwood-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (75.8 vs 76.2).
- •Baulkham Hills High School has the higher ICSEA (1203 vs 1103), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Baulkham Hills High School is the larger school with 1,223 students compared with 1,022.
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 Baulkham Hills High School better than Crestwood 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 Baulkham Hills High School and Crestwood High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Baulkham Hills and Baulkham Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baulkham Hills High School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Crestwood High School has 13.5.
How do Baulkham Hills High School and Crestwood High School rank in NSW?
Baulkham Hills High School is 50th of 539 and Crestwood High School is 48th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.