Birrong Boys High School vs Birrong Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 489 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Birrong Boys High School
Birrong · Government high school · 7-12
366 students · ICSEA 937
Birrong Public School
Birrong · Government primary · K-6
451 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Birrong Boys High School Birrong NSW | Birrong Public School Birrong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #346 of 539 | #1435 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #985 of 1,472 | #4377 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 366 | 451 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 366 | 228 / 223 |
| Foundation intake | – | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | 63 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 34 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 937 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.2 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Birrong 2143 | Birrong 2143 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | birrongboy-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | birrong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Birrong Boys High School scores higher on the Success Index (38.5 vs 26.7).
- •Birrong Public School has the higher ICSEA (967 vs 937), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Birrong Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 16.5).
- •Birrong Public School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 366.
- •Birrong Boys High School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -23%).
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 Birrong Boys High School better than Birrong Public School?
On the Success Index, Birrong Boys High School ranks higher (38.5 vs 26.7 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 Birrong Boys High School and Birrong Public School?
About 489 m in a straight line, between Birrong and Birrong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birrong Boys High School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Birrong Public School has 16.5.
How do Birrong Boys High School and Birrong Public School rank in NSW?
Birrong Boys High School is 346th of 539 and Birrong Public School is 1435th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.