Blayney High School vs Doonside High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 152 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blayney High School
Blayney · Government high school · 7-12
296 students · ICSEA 917
Doonside High School
Doonside · Government high school · 7-12
715 students · ICSEA 917
| Measure | Blayney High School Blayney NSW | Doonside High School Doonside NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #479 of 539 | #463 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1313 of 1,472 | #1269 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 296 | 715 |
| Girls / boys | 149 / 147 | 344 / 371 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 44 | 116 |
| Year 12 cohort | 26 | 95 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 917 | 917 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.2 | 60.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 17.3 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 16% |
| Suburb | Blayney 2799 | Doonside 2767 |
| Council area | Blayney | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | blayney-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | doonside-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Doonside High School scores higher on the Success Index (26.6 vs 24.9).
- •Blayney High School has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 11.8).
- •Doonside High School is the larger school with 715 students compared with 296.
- •Doonside High School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -11%).
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 Blayney High School better than Doonside High School?
On the Success Index, Doonside High School ranks higher (26.6 vs 24.9 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 Blayney High School and Doonside High School?
About 152 km in a straight line, between Blayney and Doonside in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blayney High School has 8.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Doonside High School has 11.8.
How do Blayney High School and Doonside High School rank in NSW?
Blayney High School is 479th of 539 and Doonside High School is 463rd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.