Canterbury Girls High School vs Canterbury South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Canterbury Girls High School
Canterbury · Government high school · 7-12
722 students · ICSEA 1059
Canterbury South Public School
Canterbury · Government primary · K-6
269 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Canterbury Girls High School Canterbury NSW | Canterbury South Public School Canterbury NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #209 of 539 | #793 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #523 of 1,472 | #2425 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 722 | 269 |
| Girls / boys | 720 / 2 | 131 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | – | 52 |
| Year 7 cohort | 114 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 114 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1059 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.5 | 15.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 60% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Canterbury 2193 | Canterbury 2193 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | canterburg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | canterburs-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Canterbury Girls High School scores higher on the Success Index (59.7 vs 53.8).
- •Canterbury Girls High School has the higher ICSEA (1059 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Canterbury Girls High School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.9).
- •Canterbury Girls High School is the larger school with 722 students compared with 269.
- •Canterbury South Public School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -5%).
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 Girls High School better than Canterbury South Public School?
On the Success Index, Canterbury Girls High School ranks higher (59.7 vs 53.8 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 Girls High School and Canterbury South Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Canterbury in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canterbury Girls High School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Canterbury South Public School has 16.9.
How do Canterbury Girls High School and Canterbury South Public School rank in NSW?
Canterbury Girls High School is 209th of 539 and Canterbury South Public School is 793rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.