Bonnyrigg High School vs Heckenberg Public 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 High School
Bonnyrigg · Government high school · 7-12
1,642 students · ICSEA 962
Heckenberg Public School
Heckenberg · Government primary · K-6
209 students · ICSEA 848
| Measure | Bonnyrigg High School Bonnyrigg NSW | Heckenberg Public School Heckenberg NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #429 of 539 | #1563 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1180 of 1,472 | #4719 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,642 | 209 |
| Girls / boys | 775 / 867 | 105 / 104 |
| Foundation intake | – | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 299 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 243 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 962 | 848 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 115.6 | 21.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 17% |
| Suburb | Bonnyrigg 2177 | Heckenberg 2168 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bonnyrigg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | heckenberg-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bonnyrigg High School scores higher on the Success Index (30.0 vs 21.3).
- •Bonnyrigg High School has the higher ICSEA (962 vs 848), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Heckenberg Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.2).
- •Bonnyrigg High School is the larger school with 1,642 students compared with 209.
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 High School better than Heckenberg Public School?
On the Success Index, Bonnyrigg High School ranks higher (30.0 vs 21.3 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 High School and Heckenberg Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bonnyrigg and Heckenberg in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bonnyrigg High School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Heckenberg Public School has 9.8.
How do Bonnyrigg High School and Heckenberg Public School rank in NSW?
Bonnyrigg High School is 429th of 539 and Heckenberg Public School is 1563rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.