Concord High School vs Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 13 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Concord High School
Concord · Government high school · 7-12
1,206 students · ICSEA 1068
Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School
Northmead · Government high school · 7-12
1,239 students · ICSEA 1069
| Measure | Concord High School Concord NSW | Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School Northmead NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #193 of 539 | #109 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #485 of 1,472 | #283 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,206 | 1,239 |
| Girls / boys | 453 / 753 | 640 / 599 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 162 | 249 |
| Year 12 cohort | 191 | 150 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1069 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 87.9 | 84.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 17.8 |
| Language background other than English | 71% | 59% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Concord 2137 | Northmead 2152 |
| Council area | Canada Bay | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | concord-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | northmead-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School scores higher on the Success Index (70.3 vs 61.2).
- •Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 1068), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Concord High School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.6).
- •Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School is the larger school with 1,239 students compared with 1,206.
- •Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -4%).
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 Concord High School better than Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School?
On the Success Index, Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School ranks higher (70.3 vs 61.2 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 Concord High School and Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Concord and Northmead in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Concord High School has 13.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School has 14.6.
How do Concord High School and Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School rank in NSW?
Concord High School is 193rd of 539 and Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School is 109th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.