Canterbury Boys High School vs Picnic Point High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 12 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
Picnic Point High School
Picnic Point · Government high school · 7-12
865 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | Canterbury Boys High School Canterbury NSW | Picnic Point High School Picnic Point NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #127 of 539 | #244 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #315 of 1,472 | #635 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 422 | 865 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 422 | 398 / 467 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 69 | 138 |
| Year 12 cohort | 59 | 119 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1018 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 45.8 | 70.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 16.8 |
| Language background other than English | 82% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Canterbury 2193 | Picnic Point 2213 |
| Council area | Inner West | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | canterburb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | picnicpt-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Canterbury Boys High School scores higher on the Success Index (68.5 vs 54.7).
- •Canterbury Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 12.3).
- •Picnic Point High School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 422.
- •Canterbury Boys High School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -12%).
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 Picnic Point High School?
On the Success Index, Canterbury Boys High School ranks higher (68.5 vs 54.7 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 Picnic Point High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Picnic Point 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 Picnic Point High School has 12.3.
How do Canterbury Boys High School and Picnic Point High School rank in NSW?
Canterbury Boys High School is 127th of 539 and Picnic Point High School is 244th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.