Elizabeth Macarthur High School vs Lisarow High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 95 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth Macarthur High School
Narellan · Government high school · 7-12
1,400 students · ICSEA 1014
Lisarow High School
Lisarow · Government high school · 7-12
728 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Elizabeth Macarthur High School Narellan NSW | Lisarow High School Lisarow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #267 of 539 | #256 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #698 of 1,472 | #672 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,400 | 728 |
| Girls / boys | 713 / 687 | 340 / 388 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 266 | 148 |
| Year 12 cohort | 176 | 99 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 97.9 | 60.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 16.3 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 9% |
| Suburb | Narellan 2567 | Lisarow 2250 |
| Council area | Camden | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | elizabeth-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | lisarow-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lisarow High School scores higher on the Success Index (53.3 vs 51.8).
- •Lisarow High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.3).
- •Elizabeth Macarthur High School is the larger school with 1,400 students compared with 728.
- •Elizabeth Macarthur High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -12%).
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 Elizabeth Macarthur High School better than Lisarow High School?
On the Success Index, Lisarow High School ranks higher (53.3 vs 51.8 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 Elizabeth Macarthur High School and Lisarow High School?
About 95 km in a straight line, between Narellan and Lisarow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elizabeth Macarthur High School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Lisarow High School has 12.0.
How do Elizabeth Macarthur High School and Lisarow High School rank in NSW?
Elizabeth Macarthur High School is 267th of 539 and Lisarow High School is 256th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.