Cecil Hills High School vs Minarah College
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Minarah College
Green Valley · Independent combined · K-12
1,129 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Cecil Hills High School Cecil Hills NSW | Minarah College Green Valley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #342 of 539 | #259 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #973 of 1,472 | #941 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,342 | 1,129 |
| Girls / boys | 664 / 678 | 608 / 521 |
| Foundation intake | – | 90 |
| Year 7 cohort | 215 | 95 |
| Year 12 cohort | 220 | 42 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 109.0 | 76.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.4 | 36.0 |
| Language background other than English | 85% | 97% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Cecil Hills 2171 | Green Valley 2168 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cecilhills-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.gvic.com.au |
The verdict
- •Cecil Hills High School scores higher on the Success Index (39.3 vs 35.9).
- •Minarah College has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 986), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cecil Hills High School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.7).
- •Cecil Hills High School is the larger school with 1,342 students compared with 1,129.
- •Minarah College has grown faster over five years (13% vs -8%).
- •Cecil Hills High School is a government school while Minarah College is an independent 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 Minarah College?
On the Success Index, Cecil Hills High School ranks higher (39.3 vs 35.9 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 Cecil Hills High School and Minarah College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cecil Hills and Green Valley 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 Minarah College has 14.7.
How do Cecil Hills High School and Minarah College rank in NSW?
Cecil Hills High School is 342nd of 539 and Minarah College is 259th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.