Cecil Hills Public School vs Freeman Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cecil Hills Public School
Cecil Hills · Government primary · K-6
721 students · ICSEA 1017
Freeman Catholic College
Bonnyrigg Heights · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,411 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Cecil Hills Public School Cecil Hills NSW | Freeman Catholic College Bonnyrigg Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #975 of 1,619 | #249 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3034 of 4,908 | #658 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 721 | 1,411 |
| Girls / boys | 344 / 377 | 729 / 682 |
| Foundation intake | 89 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 240 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 223 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.7 | 99.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 18.8 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cecil Hills 2171 | Bonnyrigg Heights 2177 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cecilhills-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | freemanbonnyrigg.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Freeman Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (53.9 vs 45.6).
- •Freeman Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Freeman Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.1).
- •Freeman Catholic College is the larger school with 1,411 students compared with 721.
- •Freeman Catholic College has grown faster over five years (3% vs -7%).
- •Cecil Hills Public 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 Public School better than Freeman Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Freeman Catholic College ranks higher (53.9 vs 45.6 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 Public School and Freeman Catholic College?
About 1.1 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 Public School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Freeman Catholic College has 14.2.
How do Cecil Hills Public School and Freeman Catholic College rank in NSW?
Cecil Hills Public School is 975th of 1,619 and Freeman Catholic College is 249th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.