Elderslie High School vs Elizabeth Macarthur High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elderslie High School
Elderslie · Government high school · 7-12
857 students · ICSEA 988
Elizabeth Macarthur High School
Narellan · Government high school · 7-12
1,400 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Elderslie High School Elderslie NSW | Elizabeth Macarthur High School Narellan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #359 of 539 | #267 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1010 of 1,472 | #698 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 857 | 1,400 |
| Girls / boys | 407 / 450 | 713 / 687 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 164 | 266 |
| Year 12 cohort | 94 | 176 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 988 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 41th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.0 | 97.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 20.0 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 7% |
| Suburb | Elderslie 2570 | Narellan 2567 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | elderslie-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | elizabeth-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth Macarthur High School scores higher on the Success Index (51.8 vs 37.4).
- •Elizabeth Macarthur High School has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 988), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elderslie High School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.3).
- •Elizabeth Macarthur High School is the larger school with 1,400 students compared with 857.
- •Elizabeth Macarthur High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -18%).
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 Elderslie High School better than Elizabeth Macarthur High School?
On the Success Index, Elizabeth Macarthur High School ranks higher (51.8 vs 37.4 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 Elderslie High School and Elizabeth Macarthur High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Elderslie and Narellan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elderslie High School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Elizabeth Macarthur High School has 14.3.
How do Elderslie High School and Elizabeth Macarthur High School rank in NSW?
Elderslie High School is 359th of 539 and Elizabeth Macarthur High School is 267th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.