Botany Public School vs J J Cahill Memorial High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Botany Public School
Botany · Government primary · K-6
232 students · ICSEA 1062
J J Cahill Memorial High School
Mascot · Government high school · 7-12
298 students · ICSEA 987
| Measure | Botany Public School Botany NSW | J J Cahill Memorial High School Mascot NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #673 of 1,619 | #259 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2057 of 4,908 | #678 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 232 | 298 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 115 | 128 / 170 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 54 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 38 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1062 | 987 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 41th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 7.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.3 | 39.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 7% |
| Suburb | Botany 2019 | Mascot 2020 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | botany-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | jjcahill-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Botany Public School scores higher on the Success Index (58.4 vs 52.9).
- •Botany Public School has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 987), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •J J Cahill Memorial High School has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 17.4).
- •J J Cahill Memorial High School is the larger school with 298 students compared with 232.
- •J J Cahill Memorial High School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -19%).
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 Botany Public School better than J J Cahill Memorial High School?
On the Success Index, Botany Public School ranks higher (58.4 vs 52.9 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 Botany Public School and J J Cahill Memorial High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Botany and Mascot in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Botany Public School has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and J J Cahill Memorial High School has 7.6.
How do Botany Public School and J J Cahill Memorial High School rank in NSW?
Botany Public School is 673rd of 1,619 and J J Cahill Memorial High School is 259th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.