Birrong Boys High School vs Regents Park Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 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
Regents Park Christian School
Regents Park · Independent combined · K-12
731 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Birrong Boys High School Birrong NSW | Regents Park Christian School Regents Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #346 of 539 | #203 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #985 of 1,472 | #649 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 366 | 731 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 366 | 327 / 404 |
| Foundation intake | – | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | 63 | 72 |
| Year 12 cohort | 34 | 46 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 937 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.2 | 56.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 32.1 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 83% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Birrong 2143 | Regents Park 2143 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | birrongboy-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.rpcs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Regents Park Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (50.3 vs 38.5).
- •Regents Park Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 937), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Birrong Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 13.0).
- •Regents Park Christian School is the larger school with 731 students compared with 366.
- •Regents Park Christian School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -2%).
- •Birrong Boys High School is a government school while Regents Park Christian School is an independent 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 Birrong Boys High School better than Regents Park Christian School?
On the Success Index, Regents Park Christian School ranks higher (50.3 vs 38.5 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 Regents Park Christian School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Birrong and Regents Park 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 Regents Park Christian School has 13.0.
How do Birrong Boys High School and Regents Park Christian School rank in NSW?
Birrong Boys High School is 346th of 539 and Regents Park Christian School is 203rd of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.