Cheltenham Girls High School vs Cherrybrook Technology High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 5.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cheltenham Girls High School
Beecroft · Government high school · 7-12
1,436 students · ICSEA 1142
Cherrybrook Technology High School
Cherrybrook · Government high school · 7-12
2,098 students · ICSEA 1146
| Measure | Cheltenham Girls High School Beecroft NSW | Cherrybrook Technology High School Cherrybrook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #77 of 539 | #42 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #214 of 1,472 | #112 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,436 | 2,098 |
| Girls / boys | 1,436 / 0 | 952 / 1,146 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 256 | 347 |
| Year 12 cohort | 236 | 328 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1142 | 1146 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 57% | 59% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 92.7 | 134.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.4 | 23.2 |
| Language background other than English | 79% | 77% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Beecroft 2119 | Cherrybrook 2126 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cheltenham-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | cherrybrok-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cherrybrook Technology High School scores higher on the Success Index (77.0 vs 72.8).
- •Cherrybrook Technology High School has the higher ICSEA (1146 vs 1142), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cherrybrook Technology High School is the larger school with 2,098 students compared with 1,436.
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 Cheltenham Girls High School better than Cherrybrook Technology High School?
On the Success Index, Cherrybrook Technology High School ranks higher (77.0 vs 72.8 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 Cheltenham Girls High School and Cherrybrook Technology High School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Beecroft and Cherrybrook in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cheltenham Girls High School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cherrybrook Technology High School has 15.6.
How do Cheltenham Girls High School and Cherrybrook Technology High School rank in NSW?
Cheltenham Girls High School is 77th of 539 and Cherrybrook Technology High School is 42nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.