Crestwood High School vs Matthew Pearce Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.0 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
Matthew Pearce Public School
Baulkham Hills · Government primary · K-6
1,270 students · ICSEA 1177
| Measure | Crestwood High School Baulkham Hills NSW | Matthew Pearce Public School Baulkham Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 76 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #48 of 539 | #207 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #132 of 1,472 | #739 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,022 | 1,270 |
| Girls / boys | 466 / 556 | 585 / 685 |
| Foundation intake | – | 142 |
| Year 7 cohort | 183 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 179 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1177 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 98th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 70% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 18.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.9 | 67.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 61% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Baulkham Hills 2153 | Baulkham Hills 2153 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | crestwood-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | mattpearce-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Crestwood High School scores higher on the Success Index (76.2 vs 73.0).
- •Matthew Pearce Public School has the higher ICSEA (1177 vs 1103), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Crestwood High School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 18.7).
- •Matthew Pearce Public School is the larger school with 1,270 students compared with 1,022.
- •Crestwood High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -8%).
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 Matthew Pearce Public School?
On the Success Index, Crestwood High School ranks higher (76.2 vs 73.0 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 Crestwood High School and Matthew Pearce Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Baulkham Hills and Baulkham Hills 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 Matthew Pearce Public School has 18.7.
How do Crestwood High School and Matthew Pearce Public School rank in NSW?
Crestwood High School is 48th of 539 and Matthew Pearce Public School is 207th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.