Elizabeth Macarthur High School vs Moss Vale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 64 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
Moss Vale High School
Moss Vale · Government high school · 7-12
790 students · ICSEA 1015
| Measure | Elizabeth Macarthur High School Narellan NSW | Moss Vale High School Moss Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #267 of 539 | #211 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #698 of 1,472 | #532 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,400 | 790 |
| Girls / boys | 713 / 687 | 383 / 407 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 266 | 160 |
| Year 12 cohort | 176 | 77 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1015 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 54th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 97.9 | 64.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 18.1 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Narellan 2567 | Moss Vale 2577 |
| Council area | Camden | Wingecarribee |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | elizabeth-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | mossvale-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Moss Vale High School scores higher on the Success Index (59.2 vs 51.8).
- •Moss Vale High School has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moss Vale High School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.3).
- •Elizabeth Macarthur High School is the larger school with 1,400 students compared with 790.
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 Moss Vale High School?
On the Success Index, Moss Vale High School ranks higher (59.2 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 Moss Vale High School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Narellan and Moss Vale 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 Moss Vale High School has 12.2.
How do Elizabeth Macarthur High School and Moss Vale High School rank in NSW?
Elizabeth Macarthur High School is 267th of 539 and Moss Vale High School is 211th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.