Central Sydney Intensive English High School vs Key College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 970 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Central Sydney Intensive English High School
Alexandria · Government high school · 7-11
142 students · ICSEA 1037
Key College
Redfern · Independent special · 9-12
70 students · ICSEA 909
| Measure | Central Sydney Intensive English High School Alexandria NSW | Key College Redfern NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #147 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #358 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-11 | 9-12 |
| Students | 142 | 70 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 79 | 40 / 30 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 44 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 7 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +30% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1037 | 909 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 4.6 | 5.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.9 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.3 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 100% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 24% |
| Suburb | Alexandria 2015 | Redfern 2016 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | centralsydneyie-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.youthoffthestreets.com.au/education/w1/i1001886/ |
The verdict
- •Central Sydney Intensive English High School has the higher ICSEA (1037 vs 909), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Central Sydney Intensive English High School has fewer students per teacher (4.6 vs 5.6).
- •Central Sydney Intensive English High School is the larger school with 142 students compared with 70.
- •Central Sydney Intensive English High School has grown faster over five years (30% vs 13%).
- •Central Sydney Intensive English High School is a government school while Key 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 Central Sydney Intensive English High School better than Key College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central Sydney Intensive English High School and Key College?
About 970 m in a straight line, between Alexandria and Redfern in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Central Sydney Intensive English High School has 4.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Key College has 5.6.
How do Central Sydney Intensive English High School and Key College rank in NSW?
Central Sydney Intensive English High School is 147th of 539 and Key College is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.