East Hills Boys High School vs Figtree High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 55 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
East Hills Boys High School
Panania · Government high school · 7-12
843 students · ICSEA 1013
Figtree High School
Figtree · Government high school · 7-12
880 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | East Hills Boys High School Panania NSW | Figtree High School Figtree NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #242 of 539 | #233 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #632 of 1,472 | #602 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 843 | 880 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 843 | 435 / 445 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 128 | 157 |
| Year 12 cohort | 128 | 114 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.8 | 77.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 21.4 |
| Language background other than English | 83% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 7% |
| Suburb | Panania 2213 | Figtree 2525 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | easthillsb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | figtree-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Figtree High School scores higher on the Success Index (56.1 vs 54.7).
- •Figtree High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.6).
- •Figtree High School is the larger school with 880 students compared with 843.
- •East Hills Boys High School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -9%).
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 East Hills Boys High School better than Figtree High School?
On the Success Index, Figtree High School ranks higher (56.1 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 East Hills Boys High School and Figtree High School?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Panania and Figtree in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
East Hills Boys High School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Figtree High School has 11.4.
How do East Hills Boys High School and Figtree High School rank in NSW?
East Hills Boys High School is 242nd of 539 and Figtree High School is 233rd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.