Birrong Girls High School vs Birrong Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 856 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Birrong Girls High School
Birrong · Government high school · 7-12
726 students · ICSEA 956
Birrong Public School
Birrong · Government primary · K-6
451 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Birrong Girls High School Birrong NSW | Birrong Public School Birrong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #388 of 539 | #1435 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1079 of 1,472 | #4377 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 726 | 451 |
| Girls / boys | 726 / 0 | 228 / 223 |
| Foundation intake | – | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | 129 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 118 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.4 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 94% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Birrong 2143 | Birrong 2143 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | birronggir-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | birrong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Birrong Girls High School scores higher on the Success Index (34.3 vs 26.7).
- •Birrong Public School has the higher ICSEA (967 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Birrong Girls High School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.5).
- •Birrong Girls High School is the larger school with 726 students compared with 451.
- •Birrong Girls High School has grown faster over five years (-13% 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 Girls High School better than Birrong Public School?
On the Success Index, Birrong Girls High School ranks higher (34.3 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 Girls High School and Birrong Public School?
About 856 m in a straight line, between Birrong and Birrong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birrong Girls High School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Birrong Public School has 16.5.
How do Birrong Girls High School and Birrong Public School rank in NSW?
Birrong Girls High School is 388th of 539 and Birrong Public School is 1435th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.