Birrong Boys High School vs Illawarra Sports High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 67 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
Illawarra Sports High School
Berkeley · Government high school · 7-12
926 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Birrong Boys High School Birrong NSW | Illawarra Sports High School Berkeley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #346 of 539 | #343 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #985 of 1,472 | #974 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 366 | 926 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 366 | 380 / 546 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 63 | 209 |
| Year 12 cohort | 34 | 90 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 937 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.2 | 80.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 20.4 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 17% |
| Suburb | Birrong 2143 | Berkeley 2506 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | birrongboy-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | illawaspor-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (38.5 vs 39.3).
- •Birrong Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.6).
- •Illawarra Sports High School is the larger school with 926 students compared with 366.
- •Illawarra Sports High School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -2%).
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 Illawarra Sports 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 Birrong Boys High School and Illawarra Sports High School?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Birrong and Berkeley 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 Illawarra Sports High School has 11.6.
How do Birrong Boys High School and Illawarra Sports High School rank in NSW?
Birrong Boys High School is 346th of 539 and Illawarra Sports High School is 343rd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.