Bonnyrigg Heights Public School vs Cecil Hills High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bonnyrigg Heights Public School
Bonnyrigg Heights · Government primary · K-6
769 students · ICSEA 989
Cecil Hills High School
Cecil Hills · Government high school · 7-12
1,342 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Bonnyrigg Heights Public School Bonnyrigg Heights NSW | Cecil Hills High School Cecil Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1160 of 1,619 | #342 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3633 of 4,908 | #973 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 769 | 1,342 |
| Girls / boys | 352 / 417 | 664 / 678 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 215 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 220 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.5 | 109.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 23.4 |
| Language background other than English | 90% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Bonnyrigg Heights 2177 | Cecil Hills 2171 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bonnyriggh-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | cecilhills-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cecil Hills High School scores higher on the Success Index (39.3 vs 37.0).
- •Bonnyrigg Heights Public School has the higher ICSEA (989 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cecil Hills High School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.6).
- •Cecil Hills High School is the larger school with 1,342 students compared with 769.
- •Cecil Hills High School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -27%).
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 Bonnyrigg Heights Public School better than Cecil Hills High School?
On the Success Index, Cecil Hills High School ranks higher (39.3 vs 37.0 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 Bonnyrigg Heights Public School and Cecil Hills High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bonnyrigg Heights and Cecil Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bonnyrigg Heights Public School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cecil Hills High School has 12.3.
How do Bonnyrigg Heights Public School and Cecil Hills High School rank in NSW?
Bonnyrigg Heights Public School is 1160th of 1,619 and Cecil Hills High School is 342nd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.