Blakehurst High School vs Woniora Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 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
Woniora Road School
Hurstville · Government special · U
46 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Blakehurst High School Blakehurst NSW | Woniora Road School Hurstville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #195 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #489 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 1,013 | 46 |
| Girls / boys | 432 / 581 | 36 / 10 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 144 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 158 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 4.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.9 | 10.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 10.4 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 15% |
| Suburb | Blakehurst 2221 | Hurstville 2220 |
| Council area | Georges River | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blakehurst-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | woniorard-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Blakehurst High School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 999), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Woniora Road School has fewer students per teacher (4.3 vs 14.1).
- •Blakehurst High School is the larger school with 1,013 students compared with 46.
- •Woniora Road School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -5%).
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 Woniora Road 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 Woniora Road School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Blakehurst and Hurstville 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 Woniora Road School has 4.3.
How do Blakehurst High School and Woniora Road School rank in NSW?
Blakehurst High School is 195th of 539 and Woniora Road School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.