Cabramatta High School vs Liverpool Boys High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cabramatta High School
Cabramatta · Government high school · 7-12
1,624 students · ICSEA 934
Liverpool Boys High School
Liverpool · Government high school · 7-12
555 students · ICSEA 925
| Measure | Cabramatta High School Cabramatta NSW | Liverpool Boys High School Liverpool NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #415 of 539 | #370 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1144 of 1,472 | #1040 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,624 | 555 |
| Girls / boys | 792 / 832 | 0 / 555 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 259 | 105 |
| Year 12 cohort | 282 | 69 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 925 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 134.3 | 53.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.4 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 95% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Cabramatta 2166 | Liverpool 2170 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cabramatta-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | liverpoolb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Liverpool Boys High School scores higher on the Success Index (36.2 vs 31.5).
- •Cabramatta High School has the higher ICSEA (934 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Liverpool Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.1).
- •Cabramatta High School is the larger school with 1,624 students compared with 555.
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 Cabramatta High School better than Liverpool Boys High School?
On the Success Index, Liverpool Boys High School ranks higher (36.2 vs 31.5 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 Cabramatta High School and Liverpool Boys High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Cabramatta and Liverpool in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cabramatta High School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Liverpool Boys High School has 10.3.
How do Cabramatta High School and Liverpool Boys High School rank in NSW?
Cabramatta High School is 415th of 539 and Liverpool Boys High School is 370th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.