Blacktown Girls High School vs Menai High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 29 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blacktown Girls High School
Blacktown · Government high school · 7-12
1,080 students · ICSEA 1046
Menai High School
Menai · Government high school · 7-12
1,062 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Blacktown Girls High School Blacktown NSW | Menai High School Menai NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #148 of 539 | #246 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #360 of 1,472 | #647 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,080 | 1,062 |
| Girls / boys | 1,080 / 0 | 517 / 545 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 184 | 190 |
| Year 12 cohort | 133 | 180 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +35% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.4 | 76.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 17.2 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Blacktown 2148 | Menai 2234 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blacktowng-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | menai-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Blacktown Girls High School scores higher on the Success Index (66.9 vs 54.4).
- •Blacktown Girls High School is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 1,062.
- •Blacktown Girls High School has grown faster over five years (35% vs -16%).
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 Girls High School better than Menai High School?
On the Success Index, Blacktown Girls High School ranks higher (66.9 vs 54.4 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 Blacktown Girls High School and Menai High School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Blacktown and Menai in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blacktown Girls High School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Menai High School has 13.9.
How do Blacktown Girls High School and Menai High School rank in NSW?
Blacktown Girls High School is 148th of 539 and Menai High School is 246th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.