Delany College vs Granville Boys High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 706 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Delany College
Granville · Catholic high school · 7-12
348 students · ICSEA 996
Granville Boys High School
Granville · Government high school · 7-12
836 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Delany College Granville NSW | Granville Boys High School Granville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 51 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #270 of 539 | #312 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #708 of 1,472 | #849 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 348 | 836 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 200 | 0 / 836 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 52 | 176 |
| Year 12 cohort | 50 | 58 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +68% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.5 | 64.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Granville 2142 | Granville 2142 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.delanygranville.catholic.edu.au | granvilleb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Delany College scores higher on the Success Index (51.4 vs 44.6).
- •Delany College has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Delany College has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.0).
- •Granville Boys High School is the larger school with 836 students compared with 348.
- •Granville Boys High School has grown faster over five years (68% vs -7%).
- •Delany College is a catholic school while Granville Boys 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 Delany College better than Granville Boys High School?
On the Success Index, Delany College ranks higher (51.4 vs 44.6 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 Delany College and Granville Boys High School?
About 706 m in a straight line, between Granville and Granville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Delany College has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Granville Boys High School has 13.0.
How do Delany College and Granville Boys High School rank in NSW?
Delany College is 270th of 539 and Granville Boys High School is 312th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.