Ebenezer Christian College vs Girraween High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ebenezer Christian College
Prospect · Independent combined · K-10
140 students · ICSEA 995
Girraween High School
Girraween · Government high school · 7-12
784 students · ICSEA 1199
| Measure | Ebenezer Christian College Prospect NSW | Girraween High School Girraween NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #250 of 314 | #27 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #884 of 1,259 | #85 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 140 | 784 |
| Girls / boys | 70 / 70 | 334 / 450 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 12 | 119 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 140 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +36% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 995 | 1199 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 75% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 56.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 97% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Prospect 2148 | Girraween 2145 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ecc.nsw.edu.au/ | girraween-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Girraween High School scores higher on the Success Index (79.0 vs 38.6).
- •Girraween High School has the higher ICSEA (1199 vs 995), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Girraween High School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.1).
- •Girraween High School is the larger school with 784 students compared with 140.
- •Ebenezer Christian College has grown faster over five years (36% vs 4%).
- •Ebenezer Christian College is a independent school while Girraween 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 Ebenezer Christian College better than Girraween High School?
On the Success Index, Girraween High School ranks higher (79.0 vs 38.6 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 Ebenezer Christian College and Girraween High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Prospect and Girraween in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ebenezer Christian College has 17.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Girraween High School has 13.9.
How do Ebenezer Christian College and Girraween High School rank in NSW?
Ebenezer Christian College is 250th of 314 and Girraween High School is 27th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.