Doonside High School vs Northlakes High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 84 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
Northlakes High School
San Remo · Government high school · 7-12
789 students · ICSEA 917
| Measure | Doonside High School Doonside NSW | Northlakes High School San Remo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #463 of 539 | #414 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1269 of 1,472 | #1142 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 715 | 789 |
| Girls / boys | 344 / 371 | 342 / 447 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 116 | 162 |
| Year 12 cohort | 95 | 66 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 917 | 917 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.8 | 77.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.3 | 22.1 |
| Language background other than English | 53% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 21% |
| Suburb | Doonside 2767 | San Remo 2262 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | doonside-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | northlake-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Northlakes High School scores higher on the Success Index (31.6 vs 26.6).
- •Northlakes High School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.8).
- •Northlakes High School is the larger school with 789 students compared with 715.
- •Doonside High School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -4%).
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 Northlakes High School?
On the Success Index, Northlakes High School ranks higher (31.6 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 Northlakes High School?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Doonside and San Remo 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 Northlakes High School has 10.2.
How do Doonside High School and Northlakes High School rank in NSW?
Doonside High School is 463rd of 539 and Northlakes High School is 414th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.