Curran Public School vs James Meehan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 799 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Curran Public School
Macquarie Fields · Government primary · K-6
275 students · ICSEA 883
James Meehan High School
Macquarie Fields · Government high school · 7-12
395 students · ICSEA 884
| Measure | Curran Public School Macquarie Fields NSW | James Meehan High School Macquarie Fields NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1258 of 1,619 | #387 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3899 of 4,908 | #1078 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 275 | 395 |
| Girls / boys | 126 / 149 | 179 / 216 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 76 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 34 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 883 | 884 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.8 | 46.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.6 | 15.4 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 20% |
| Suburb | Macquarie Fields 2564 | Macquarie Fields 2564 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | curran-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | jamesmeeha-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •James Meehan High School scores higher on the Success Index (34.4 vs 33.2).
- •James Meehan High School has the higher ICSEA (884 vs 883), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •James Meehan High School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 275.
- •James Meehan High School has grown faster over five years (26% 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 Curran Public School better than James Meehan High School?
On the Success Index, James Meehan High School ranks higher (34.4 vs 33.2 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 Curran Public School and James Meehan High School?
About 799 m in a straight line, between Macquarie Fields and Macquarie Fields in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Curran Public School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and James Meehan High School has 8.5.
How do Curran Public School and James Meehan High School rank in NSW?
Curran Public School is 1258th of 1,619 and James Meehan High School is 387th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.