Bede Polding College vs Windsor High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 3.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bede Polding College
South Windsor · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,101 students · ICSEA 1007
Windsor High School
Mcgraths Hill · Government high school · 7-12
642 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Bede Polding College South Windsor NSW | Windsor High School Mcgraths Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #290 of 539 | #404 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #781 of 1,472 | #1118 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,101 | 642 |
| Girls / boys | 572 / 529 | 296 / 346 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 240 | 143 |
| Year 12 cohort | 100 | 61 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1007 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 88.2 | 56.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 24.3 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 21% |
| Suburb | South Windsor 2756 | Mcgraths Hill 2756 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bedepoldingwindsor.catholic.edu.au | windsor-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bede Polding College scores higher on the Success Index (47.7 vs 32.8).
- •Bede Polding College has the higher ICSEA (1007 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Windsor High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.5).
- •Bede Polding College is the larger school with 1,101 students compared with 642.
- •Windsor High School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -2%).
- •Bede Polding College is a catholic school while Windsor 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 Bede Polding College better than Windsor High School?
On the Success Index, Bede Polding College ranks higher (47.7 vs 32.8 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 Bede Polding College and Windsor High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between South Windsor and Mcgraths Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bede Polding College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Windsor High School has 11.4.
How do Bede Polding College and Windsor High School rank in NSW?
Bede Polding College is 290th of 539 and Windsor High School is 404th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.