Colyton High School vs Junee High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 318 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Colyton High School
St Marys · Government high school · 7-12
765 students · ICSEA 922
Junee High School
Junee · Government high school · 7-12
237 students · ICSEA 922
| Measure | Colyton High School St Marys NSW | Junee High School Junee NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #462 of 539 | #411 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1267 of 1,472 | #1131 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 765 | 237 |
| Girls / boys | 383 / 382 | 117 / 120 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 141 | 37 |
| Year 12 cohort | 79 | 23 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 922 | 922 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 7.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.9 | 31.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 20% |
| Suburb | St Marys 2760 | Junee 2663 |
| Council area | Penrith | Junee |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | colyton-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | junee-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Junee High School scores higher on the Success Index (32.1 vs 26.6).
- •Junee High School has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 12.6).
- •Colyton High School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 237.
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 Colyton High School better than Junee High School?
On the Success Index, Junee High School ranks higher (32.1 vs 26.6 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 Colyton High School and Junee High School?
About 318 km in a straight line, between St Marys and Junee in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Colyton High School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Junee High School has 7.6.
How do Colyton High School and Junee High School rank in NSW?
Colyton High School is 462nd of 539 and Junee High School is 411th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.