Cecil Hills High School vs Freeman Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cecil Hills High School
Cecil Hills · Government high school · 7-12
1,342 students · ICSEA 986
Freeman Catholic College
Bonnyrigg Heights · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,411 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Cecil Hills High School Cecil Hills NSW | Freeman Catholic College Bonnyrigg Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #342 of 539 | #249 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #973 of 1,472 | #658 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,342 | 1,411 |
| Girls / boys | 664 / 678 | 729 / 682 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 215 | 240 |
| Year 12 cohort | 220 | 223 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 109.0 | 99.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 18.8 |
| Language background other than English | 85% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cecil Hills 2171 | Bonnyrigg Heights 2177 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cecilhills-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | freemanbonnyrigg.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Freeman Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (53.9 vs 39.3).
- •Freeman Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cecil Hills High School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.2).
- •Freeman Catholic College is the larger school with 1,411 students compared with 1,342.
- •Freeman Catholic College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -8%).
- •Cecil Hills High School is a government school while Freeman Catholic College is a catholic 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 Cecil Hills High School better than Freeman Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Freeman Catholic College ranks higher (53.9 vs 39.3 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 Cecil Hills High School and Freeman Catholic College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cecil Hills and Bonnyrigg Heights in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cecil Hills High School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Freeman Catholic College has 14.2.
How do Cecil Hills High School and Freeman Catholic College rank in NSW?
Cecil Hills High School is 342nd of 539 and Freeman Catholic College is 249th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.