Bulli High School vs Canterbury Girls High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 51 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bulli High School
Bulli · Government high school · 7-12
979 students · ICSEA 1058
Canterbury Girls High School
Canterbury · Government high school · 7-12
722 students · ICSEA 1059
| Measure | Bulli High School Bulli NSW | Canterbury Girls High School Canterbury NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #153 of 539 | #209 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #376 of 1,472 | #523 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 979 | 722 |
| Girls / boys | 425 / 554 | 720 / 2 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 160 | 114 |
| Year 12 cohort | 115 | 114 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1059 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 72th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.8 | 53.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.2 | 10.7 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Bulli 2516 | Canterbury 2193 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bulli-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | canterburg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bulli High School scores higher on the Success Index (66.1 vs 59.7).
- •Canterbury Girls High School has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bulli High School is the larger school with 979 students compared with 722.
- •Bulli High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -5%).
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 Bulli High School better than Canterbury Girls High School?
On the Success Index, Bulli High School ranks higher (66.1 vs 59.7 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 Bulli High School and Canterbury Girls High School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Bulli and Canterbury in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bulli High School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Canterbury Girls High School has 13.5.
How do Bulli High School and Canterbury Girls High School rank in NSW?
Bulli High School is 153rd of 539 and Canterbury Girls High School is 209th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.