Bossley Park High School vs Horsley Park Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 4.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bossley Park High School
Bossley Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,106 students · ICSEA 961
Horsley Park Public School
Horsley Park · Government primary · K-6
84 students · ICSEA 932
| Measure | Bossley Park High School Bossley Park NSW | Horsley Park Public School Horsley Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #459 of 539 | #1306 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1261 of 1,472 | #4036 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,106 | 84 |
| Girls / boys | 540 / 566 | 29 / 55 |
| Foundation intake | – | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 166 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 196 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 961 | 932 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 8.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 87.0 | 10.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 6.7 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 7% |
| Suburb | Bossley Park 2176 | Horsley Park 2175 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bossleypk-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | horsleypk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Horsley Park Public School scores higher on the Success Index (31.2 vs 26.8).
- •Bossley Park High School has the higher ICSEA (961 vs 932), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Horsley Park Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 12.7).
- •Bossley Park High School is the larger school with 1,106 students compared with 84.
- •Horsley Park Public School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -20%).
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 Bossley Park High School better than Horsley Park Public School?
On the Success Index, Horsley Park Public School ranks higher (31.2 vs 26.8 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 Bossley Park High School and Horsley Park Public School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Bossley Park and Horsley Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bossley Park High School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Horsley Park Public School has 8.1.
How do Bossley Park High School and Horsley Park Public School rank in NSW?
Bossley Park High School is 459th of 539 and Horsley Park Public School is 1306th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.