De La Salle College, Revesby Heights vs Picnic Point High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 317 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
De La Salle College, Revesby Heights
Revesby Heights · Catholic high school · 7-12
650 students · ICSEA 1065
Picnic Point High School
Picnic Point · Government high school · 7-12
865 students · ICSEA 1018
| Measure | De La Salle College, Revesby Heights Revesby Heights NSW | Picnic Point High School Picnic Point NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #113 of 539 | #244 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #292 of 1,472 | #635 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 650 | 865 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 650 | 398 / 467 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 116 | 138 |
| Year 12 cohort | 101 | 119 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1018 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.1 | 70.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 16.8 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Revesby Heights 2212 | Picnic Point 2213 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dlsrevesby.syd.catholic.edu.au | picnicpt-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •De La Salle College, Revesby Heights scores higher on the Success Index (69.8 vs 54.7).
- •De La Salle College, Revesby Heights has the higher ICSEA (1065 vs 1018), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Picnic Point High School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 650.
- •De La Salle College, Revesby Heights has grown faster over five years (4% vs -12%).
- •De La Salle College, Revesby Heights is a catholic school while Picnic Point High School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 De La Salle College, Revesby Heights better than Picnic Point High School?
On the Success Index, De La Salle College, Revesby Heights ranks higher (69.8 vs 54.7 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 De La Salle College, Revesby Heights and Picnic Point High School?
About 317 m in a straight line, between Revesby Heights and Picnic Point in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
De La Salle College, Revesby Heights has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Picnic Point High School has 12.3.
How do De La Salle College, Revesby Heights and Picnic Point High School rank in NSW?
De La Salle College, Revesby Heights is 113th of 539 and Picnic Point High School is 244th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.