Brigidine College Randwick vs Randwick High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 635 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brigidine College Randwick
Randwick · Catholic high school · 7-12
851 students · ICSEA 1114
Randwick High School
Randwick · Government high school · 7-12
1,461 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Brigidine College Randwick Randwick NSW | Randwick High School Randwick NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #103 of 539 | #102 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #271 of 1,472 | #270 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 851 | 1,461 |
| Girls / boys | 851 / 0 | 788 / 673 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 153 | 289 |
| Year 12 cohort | 128 | 214 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1114 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 46% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.8 | 111.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 21.2 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Randwick 2031 | Randwick 2031 |
| Council area | Randwick | Randwick |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bcrandwick.syd.catholic.edu.au | randwick-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (70.7 vs 70.8).
- •Brigidine College Randwick has the higher ICSEA (1114 vs 1071), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Randwick High School is the larger school with 1,461 students compared with 851.
- •Brigidine College Randwick is a catholic school while Randwick High School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Brigidine College Randwick better than Randwick 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 Brigidine College Randwick and Randwick High School?
About 635 m in a straight line, between Randwick and Randwick in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brigidine College Randwick has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Randwick High School has 13.1.
How do Brigidine College Randwick and Randwick High School rank in NSW?
Brigidine College Randwick is 103rd of 539 and Randwick High School is 102nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.