Blaxland High School vs St Finbar's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blaxland High School
Blaxland · Government high school · 7-12
998 students · ICSEA 1065
St Finbar's Primary School
Glenbrook · Catholic primary · K-6
166 students · ICSEA 1110
| Measure | Blaxland High School Blaxland NSW | St Finbar's Primary School Glenbrook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #152 of 539 | #49 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #374 of 1,472 | #199 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 998 | 166 |
| Girls / boys | 482 / 516 | 80 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | – | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 193 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 143 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1110 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.2 | 15.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Blaxland 2774 | Glenbrook 2773 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blaxland-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stfinbarsglenbrook.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Finbar's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.8 vs 66.2).
- •St Finbar's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1110 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Finbar's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.6).
- •Blaxland High School is the larger school with 998 students compared with 166.
- •Blaxland High School is a government school while St Finbar's Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Blaxland High School better than St Finbar's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Finbar's Primary School ranks higher (79.8 vs 66.2 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 Blaxland High School and St Finbar's Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Blaxland and Glenbrook in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blaxland High School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Finbar's Primary School has 10.6.
How do Blaxland High School and St Finbar's Primary School rank in NSW?
Blaxland High School is 152nd of 539 and St Finbar's Primary School is 49th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.