Carlingford High School vs Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 15 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carlingford High School
Carlingford · Government high school · 7-12
1,772 students · ICSEA 1111
Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus
Rozelle · Government high school · 7-10
854 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Carlingford High School Carlingford NSW | Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus Rozelle NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #76 of 539 | #55 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #212 of 1,472 | #159 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-10 |
| Students | 1,772 | 854 |
| Girls / boys | 688 / 1,084 | 335 / 519 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 391 | 194 |
| Year 12 cohort | 268 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1111 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 119.4 | 64.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 84% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Carlingford 2118 | Rozelle 2039 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Inner West |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | carlingfor-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | balmain-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus scores higher on the Success Index (75.5 vs 72.9).
- •Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus has the higher ICSEA (1112 vs 1111), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.8).
- •Carlingford High School is the larger school with 1,772 students compared with 854.
- •Carlingford High School has grown faster over five years (28% vs 13%).
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 Carlingford High School better than Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus?
On the Success Index, Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus ranks higher (75.5 vs 72.9 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 Carlingford High School and Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Carlingford and Rozelle in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carlingford High School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus has 13.2.
How do Carlingford High School and Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus rank in NSW?
Carlingford High School is 76th of 539 and Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus is 55th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.