Bonnyrigg Heights Public School vs Cecil Hills Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.5 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 Public School
Cecil Hills · Government primary · K-6
721 students · ICSEA 1017
| Measure | Bonnyrigg Heights Public School Bonnyrigg Heights NSW | Cecil Hills Public School Cecil Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1160 of 1,619 | #975 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3633 of 4,908 | #3034 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 769 | 721 |
| Girls / boys | 352 / 417 | 344 / 377 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | 89 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 989 | 1017 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.5 | 44.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 8.5 |
| Language background other than English | 90% | 77% |
| 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-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cecil Hills Public School scores higher on the Success Index (45.6 vs 37.0).
- •Cecil Hills Public School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bonnyrigg Heights Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.1).
- •Bonnyrigg Heights Public School is the larger school with 769 students compared with 721.
- •Cecil Hills Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% 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 Public School?
On the Success Index, Cecil Hills Public School ranks higher (45.6 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 Public School?
About 1.5 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 Public School has 16.1.
How do Bonnyrigg Heights Public School and Cecil Hills Public School rank in NSW?
Bonnyrigg Heights Public School is 1160th of 1,619 and Cecil Hills Public School is 975th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.