Blakehurst High School vs Homebush Boys High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 13 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blakehurst High School
Blakehurst · Government high school · 7-12
1,013 students · ICSEA 1043
Homebush Boys High School
Homebush · Government high school · 7-12
891 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Blakehurst High School Blakehurst NSW | Homebush Boys High School Homebush NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #195 of 539 | #187 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #489 of 1,472 | #466 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,013 | 891 |
| Girls / boys | 432 / 581 | 0 / 891 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 144 | 138 |
| Year 12 cohort | 158 | 155 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.9 | 77.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 19.4 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 92% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Blakehurst 2221 | Homebush 2140 |
| Council area | Georges River | Strathfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blakehurst-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | homebushbo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (61.1 vs 62.0).
- •Homebush Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.1).
- •Blakehurst High School is the larger school with 1,013 students compared with 891.
- •Blakehurst High School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -17%).
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 Blakehurst High School better than Homebush Boys 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 Blakehurst High School and Homebush Boys High School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Blakehurst and Homebush in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blakehurst High School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Homebush Boys High School has 11.5.
How do Blakehurst High School and Homebush Boys High School rank in NSW?
Blakehurst High School is 195th of 539 and Homebush Boys High School is 187th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.