Doonside High School vs Mountain View Adventist College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Doonside High School
Doonside · Government high school · 7-12
715 students · ICSEA 917
Mountain View Adventist College
Doonside · Independent combined · K-12
592 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Doonside High School Doonside NSW | Mountain View Adventist College Doonside NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #463 of 539 | #188 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1269 of 1,472 | #594 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 715 | 592 |
| Girls / boys | 344 / 371 | 300 / 292 |
| Foundation intake | – | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | 116 | 65 |
| Year 12 cohort | 95 | 52 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 917 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.8 | 49.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 28.3 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 2% |
| Suburb | Doonside 2767 | Doonside 2767 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | doonside-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.mvac.adventist.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mountain View Adventist College scores higher on the Success Index (52.9 vs 26.6).
- •Mountain View Adventist College has the higher ICSEA (1041 vs 917), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Doonside High School is the larger school with 715 students compared with 592.
- •Doonside High School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -6%).
- •Doonside High School is a government school while Mountain View Adventist College is an independent 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 Doonside High School better than Mountain View Adventist College?
On the Success Index, Mountain View Adventist College ranks higher (52.9 vs 26.6 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 Doonside High School and Mountain View Adventist College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Doonside and Doonside in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Doonside High School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mountain View Adventist College has 12.0.
How do Doonside High School and Mountain View Adventist College rank in NSW?
Doonside High School is 463rd of 539 and Mountain View Adventist College is 188th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.