Bossley Park High School vs St Johns Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 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
St Johns Park High School
St Johns Park · Government high school · 7-12
923 students · ICSEA 927
| Measure | Bossley Park High School Bossley Park NSW | St Johns Park High School St Johns Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #459 of 539 | #460 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1261 of 1,472 | #1263 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,106 | 923 |
| Girls / boys | 540 / 566 | 408 / 515 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 166 | 156 |
| Year 12 cohort | 196 | 155 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 961 | 927 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 87.0 | 78.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 19.0 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bossley Park 2176 | St Johns Park 2176 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bossleypk-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjohnspk-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (26.8 vs 26.8).
- •Bossley Park High School has the higher ICSEA (961 vs 927), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Johns Park High School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.7).
- •Bossley Park High School is the larger school with 1,106 students compared with 923.
- •St Johns Park High School has grown faster over five years (-1% 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 St Johns Park High School?
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 Bossley Park High School and St Johns Park High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bossley Park and St Johns 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 St Johns Park High School has 11.8.
How do Bossley Park High School and St Johns Park High School rank in NSW?
Bossley Park High School is 459th of 539 and St Johns Park High School is 460th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.