Burwood Girls High School vs Kellyville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 23 km 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
Kellyville High School
Kellyville · Government high school · 7-12
869 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Burwood Girls High School Croydon NSW | Kellyville High School Kellyville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #176 of 539 | #94 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #442 of 1,472 | #256 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,084 | 869 |
| Girls / boys | 1,083 / 1 | 412 / 457 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 153 | 159 |
| Year 12 cohort | 199 | 140 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.0 | 66.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 16.9 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 56% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Croydon 2132 | Kellyville 2155 |
| Council area | Burwood | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burwoodg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | kellyville-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kellyville High School scores higher on the Success Index (71.4 vs 62.9).
- •Kellyville High School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.4).
- •Burwood Girls High School is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 869.
- •Burwood Girls High School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -11%).
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 Kellyville High School?
On the Success Index, Kellyville High School ranks higher (71.4 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 Kellyville High School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Croydon and Kellyville 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 Kellyville High School has 13.0.
How do Burwood Girls High School and Kellyville High School rank in NSW?
Burwood Girls High School is 176th of 539 and Kellyville High School is 94th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.