Blacktown Boys High School vs Blacktown Girls High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 162 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blacktown Boys High School
Blacktown · Government high school · 7-12
898 students · ICSEA 1053
Blacktown Girls High School
Blacktown · Government high school · 7-12
1,080 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Blacktown Boys High School Blacktown NSW | Blacktown Girls High School Blacktown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #141 of 539 | #148 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #347 of 1,472 | #360 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 898 | 1,080 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 898 | 1,080 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 177 | 184 |
| Year 12 cohort | 94 | 133 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1053 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.6 | 75.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.0 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 88% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Blacktown 2148 | Blacktown 2148 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blacktownb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | blacktowng-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (67.4 vs 66.9).
- •Blacktown Boys High School has the higher ICSEA (1053 vs 1046), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blacktown Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.3).
- •Blacktown Girls High School is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 898.
- •Blacktown Girls High School has grown faster over five years (35% vs 26%).
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 Blacktown Boys High School better than Blacktown Girls 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 Blacktown Boys High School and Blacktown Girls High School?
About 162 m in a straight line, between Blacktown and Blacktown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blacktown Boys High School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Blacktown Girls High School has 14.3.
How do Blacktown Boys High School and Blacktown Girls High School rank in NSW?
Blacktown Boys High School is 141st of 539 and Blacktown Girls High School is 148th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.