Blakehurst High School vs Sydney Technical High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 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
Sydney Technical High School
Bexley · Government high school · 7-12
907 students · ICSEA 1136
| Measure | Blakehurst High School Blakehurst NSW | Sydney Technical High School Bexley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 76 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #195 of 539 | #49 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #489 of 1,472 | #140 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,013 | 907 |
| Girls / boys | 432 / 581 | 0 / 907 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 144 | 150 |
| Year 12 cohort | 158 | 150 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1136 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.9 | 64.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 95% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Blakehurst 2221 | Bexley 2207 |
| Council area | Georges River | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blakehurst-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | sydneytech-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Sydney Technical High School scores higher on the Success Index (75.9 vs 61.1).
- •Sydney Technical High School has the higher ICSEA (1136 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Blakehurst High School is the larger school with 1,013 students compared with 907.
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 Sydney Technical High School?
On the Success Index, Sydney Technical High School ranks higher (75.9 vs 61.1 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 Blakehurst High School and Sydney Technical High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Blakehurst and Bexley 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 Sydney Technical High School has 14.1.
How do Blakehurst High School and Sydney Technical High School rank in NSW?
Blakehurst High School is 195th of 539 and Sydney Technical High School is 49th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.