Birrong Girls High School vs Bowral High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 87 km 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
Bowral High School
Bowral · Government high school · 7-12
564 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Birrong Girls High School Birrong NSW | Bowral High School Bowral NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #388 of 539 | #426 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1079 of 1,472 | #1174 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 726 | 564 |
| Girls / boys | 726 / 0 | 283 / 281 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 129 | 99 |
| Year 12 cohort | 118 | 65 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.4 | 55.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 16.5 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 11% |
| Suburb | Birrong 2143 | Bowral 2576 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Wingecarribee |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | birronggir-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | bowral-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Birrong Girls High School scores higher on the Success Index (34.3 vs 30.2).
- •Bowral High School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.6).
- •Birrong Girls High School is the larger school with 726 students compared with 564.
- •Birrong Girls High School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -28%).
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 Bowral High School?
On the Success Index, Birrong Girls High School ranks higher (34.3 vs 30.2 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 Bowral High School?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Birrong and Bowral 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 Bowral High School has 10.1.
How do Birrong Girls High School and Bowral High School rank in NSW?
Birrong Girls High School is 388th of 539 and Bowral High School is 426th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.