Blue Mountains Grammar School vs Redfield College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 61 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Mountains Grammar School
Wentworth Falls · Independent combined · K-12
512 students · ICSEA 1140
Redfield College
Dural · Independent combined · 2-12
530 students · ICSEA 1140
| Measure | Blue Mountains Grammar School Wentworth Falls NSW | Redfield College Dural NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #58 of 314 | #55 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #161 of 1,259 | #157 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | 2-12 |
| Students | 512 | 530 |
| Girls / boys | 244 / 268 | 0 / 530 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 56 | 57 |
| Year 12 cohort | 50 | 27 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1140 | 1140 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.3 | 43.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.5 | 20.4 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Wentworth Falls 2782 | Dural 2158 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bmgs.nsw.edu.au | www.redfield.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (76.7 vs 76.9).
- •Blue Mountains Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.1).
- •Redfield College is the larger school with 530 students compared with 512.
- •Redfield College has grown faster over five years (13% vs 0%).
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 Blue Mountains Grammar School better than Redfield College?
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 Blue Mountains Grammar School and Redfield College?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Wentworth Falls and Dural in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blue Mountains Grammar School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Redfield College has 12.1.
How do Blue Mountains Grammar School and Redfield College rank in NSW?
Blue Mountains Grammar School is 58th of 314 and Redfield College is 55th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.