Edmund Rice College vs Figtree High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Edmund Rice College
West Wollongong · Independent high school · 7-12
1,054 students · ICSEA 1083
Figtree High School
Figtree · Government high school · 7-12
880 students · ICSEA 1013
| Measure | Edmund Rice College West Wollongong NSW | Figtree High School Figtree NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #132 of 539 | #233 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #326 of 1,472 | #602 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,054 | 880 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,054 | 435 / 445 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 176 | 157 |
| Year 12 cohort | 144 | 114 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1083 | 1013 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.2 | 77.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 21.4 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 7% |
| Suburb | West Wollongong 2500 | Figtree 2525 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.edmundricecollege.nsw.edu.au/ | figtree-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Edmund Rice College scores higher on the Success Index (68.1 vs 56.1).
- •Edmund Rice College has the higher ICSEA (1083 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Figtree High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.3).
- •Edmund Rice College is the larger school with 1,054 students compared with 880.
- •Edmund Rice College has grown faster over five years (1% vs -9%).
- •Edmund Rice College is a independent school while Figtree 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 Edmund Rice College better than Figtree High School?
On the Success Index, Edmund Rice College ranks higher (68.1 vs 56.1 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 Edmund Rice College and Figtree High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between West Wollongong and Figtree in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edmund Rice College has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Figtree High School has 11.4.
How do Edmund Rice College and Figtree High School rank in NSW?
Edmund Rice College is 132nd of 539 and Figtree High School is 233rd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.