Burwood Girls High School vs Croydon Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 526 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burwood Girls High School
Croydon · Government high school · 7-12
1,084 students · ICSEA 1086
Croydon Public School
Croydon · Government primary · K-6
576 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Burwood Girls High School Croydon NSW | Croydon Public School Croydon NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #176 of 539 | #318 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #442 of 1,472 | #1057 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,084 | 576 |
| Girls / boys | 1,083 / 1 | 290 / 286 |
| Foundation intake | – | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | 153 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 199 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.0 | 32.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 64% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Croydon 2132 | Croydon 2132 |
| Council area | Burwood | Burwood |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burwoodg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | croydon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Croydon Public School scores higher on the Success Index (69.5 vs 62.9).
- •Croydon Public School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Burwood Girls High School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.7).
- •Burwood Girls High School is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 576.
- •Burwood Girls High School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -13%).
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 Burwood Girls High School better than Croydon Public School?
On the Success Index, Croydon Public School ranks higher (69.5 vs 62.9 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 Burwood Girls High School and Croydon Public School?
About 526 m in a straight line, between Croydon and Croydon in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burwood Girls High School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Croydon Public School has 17.7.
How do Burwood Girls High School and Croydon Public School rank in NSW?
Burwood Girls High School is 176th of 539 and Croydon Public School is 318th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.