Canley Vale High School vs Warakirri College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Canley Vale High School
Canley Vale · Government high school · 7-12
1,651 students · ICSEA 954
Warakirri College
Fairfield · Independent special · 10-12
548 students · ICSEA 902
| Measure | Canley Vale High School Canley Vale NSW | Warakirri College Fairfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #405 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1122 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 1,651 | 548 |
| Girls / boys | 815 / 836 | 379 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 313 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 277 | 95 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +72% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 954 | 902 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 122.8 | 46.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.0 | 54.1 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 35% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 17% |
| Suburb | Canley Vale 2166 | Fairfield 2165 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | canleyvale-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.warakirricollege.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Canley Vale High School has the higher ICSEA (954 vs 902), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Warakirri College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.4).
- •Canley Vale High School is the larger school with 1,651 students compared with 548.
- •Warakirri College has grown faster over five years (72% vs 5%).
- •Canley Vale High School is a government school while Warakirri College 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 Canley Vale High School better than Warakirri College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Canley Vale High School and Warakirri College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Canley Vale and Fairfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canley Vale High School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warakirri College has 11.7.
How do Canley Vale High School and Warakirri College rank in NSW?
Canley Vale High School is 405th of 539 and Warakirri College is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.