Burwood Girls High School vs Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 827 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
Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney
Croydon · Independent combined · K-12
1,495 students · ICSEA 1160
| Measure | Burwood Girls High School Croydon NSW | Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney Croydon NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #176 of 539 | #40 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #442 of 1,472 | #97 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,084 | 1,495 |
| Girls / boys | 1,083 / 1 | 1,495 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | 153 | 165 |
| Year 12 cohort | 199 | 168 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1160 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 97th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 70% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.0 | 158.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 125.4 |
| Language background other than English | 64% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Croydon 2132 | Croydon 2132 |
| Council area | Burwood | Burwood |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burwoodg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.plc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney scores higher on the Success Index (80.7 vs 62.9).
- •Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney has the higher ICSEA (1160 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 14.4).
- •Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney is the larger school with 1,495 students compared with 1,084.
- •Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney has grown faster over five years (10% vs -6%).
- •Burwood Girls High School is a government school while Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney is an independent 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 Burwood Girls High School better than Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney?
On the Success Index, Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney ranks higher (80.7 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 Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney?
About 827 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 Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney has 9.4.
How do Burwood Girls High School and Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney rank in NSW?
Burwood Girls High School is 176th of 539 and Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney is 40th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.