Crestwood High School vs Excelsior Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Crestwood High School
Baulkham Hills · Government high school · 7-12
1,022 students · ICSEA 1103
Excelsior Public School
Castle Hill · Government primary · K-6
561 students · ICSEA 1150
| Measure | Crestwood High School Baulkham Hills NSW | Excelsior Public School Castle Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #48 of 539 | #104 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #132 of 1,472 | #389 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,022 | 561 |
| Girls / boys | 466 / 556 | 258 / 303 |
| Foundation intake | – | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | 183 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 179 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1150 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.9 | 30.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 73% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Baulkham Hills 2153 | Castle Hill 2154 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | crestwood-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | excelsior-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (76.2 vs 77.1).
- •Excelsior Public School has the higher ICSEA (1150 vs 1103), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Crestwood High School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 18.3).
- •Crestwood High School is the larger school with 1,022 students compared with 561.
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 Crestwood High School better than Excelsior Public School?
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 Crestwood High School and Excelsior Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Baulkham Hills and Castle Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Crestwood High School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Excelsior Public School has 18.3.
How do Crestwood High School and Excelsior Public School rank in NSW?
Crestwood High School is 48th of 539 and Excelsior Public School is 104th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.