Birrong Boys High School vs Dungog High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 180 km 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
Dungog High School
Dungog · Government high school · 7-12
566 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Birrong Boys High School Birrong NSW | Dungog High School Dungog NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #346 of 539 | #445 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #985 of 1,472 | #1215 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 366 | 566 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 366 | 283 / 283 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 63 | 103 |
| Year 12 cohort | 34 | 57 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 937 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.2 | 52.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 17% |
| Suburb | Birrong 2143 | Dungog 2420 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Dungog |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | birrongboy-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | dungog-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Birrong Boys High School scores higher on the Success Index (38.5 vs 28.7).
- •Birrong Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 10.8).
- •Dungog High School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 366.
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 Dungog High School?
On the Success Index, Birrong Boys High School ranks higher (38.5 vs 28.7 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 Dungog High School?
About 180 km in a straight line, between Birrong and Dungog 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 Dungog High School has 10.8.
How do Birrong Boys High School and Dungog High School rank in NSW?
Birrong Boys High School is 346th of 539 and Dungog High School is 445th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.