Canterbury Boys High School vs Mullumbimby High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 636 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Canterbury Boys High School
Canterbury · Government high school · 7-12
422 students · ICSEA 1018
Mullumbimby High School
Mullumbimby · Government high school · 7-12
623 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Canterbury Boys High School Canterbury NSW | Mullumbimby High School Mullumbimby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #127 of 539 | #223 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #315 of 1,472 | #569 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 422 | 623 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 422 | 282 / 341 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 69 | 133 |
| Year 12 cohort | 59 | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.8 | 56.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 8% |
| Suburb | Canterbury 2193 | Mullumbimby 2482 |
| Council area | Inner West | Byron |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | canterburb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | mullumbimb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Canterbury Boys High School scores higher on the Success Index (68.5 vs 57.5).
- •Mullumbimby High School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canterbury Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.0).
- •Mullumbimby High School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 422.
- •Canterbury Boys High School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -2%).
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 Canterbury Boys High School better than Mullumbimby High School?
On the Success Index, Canterbury Boys High School ranks higher (68.5 vs 57.5 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 Canterbury Boys High School and Mullumbimby High School?
About 636 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Mullumbimby in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canterbury Boys High School has 9.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mullumbimby High School has 11.0.
How do Canterbury Boys High School and Mullumbimby High School rank in NSW?
Canterbury Boys High School is 127th of 539 and Mullumbimby High School is 223rd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.