Elizabeth Macarthur High School vs Narellan Vale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 439 m 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
Narellan Vale Public School
Narellan Vale · Government primary · K-6
619 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Elizabeth Macarthur High School Narellan NSW | Narellan Vale Public School Narellan Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #267 of 539 | #1049 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #698 of 1,472 | #3286 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,400 | 619 |
| Girls / boys | 713 / 687 | 308 / 311 |
| Foundation intake | – | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | 266 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 176 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 97.9 | 36.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.0 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 7% |
| Suburb | Narellan 2567 | Narellan Vale 2567 |
| Council area | Camden | Camden |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | elizabeth-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | narellanva-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth Macarthur High School scores higher on the Success Index (51.8 vs 42.0).
- •Elizabeth Macarthur High School has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 1006), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elizabeth Macarthur High School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.8).
- •Elizabeth Macarthur High School is the larger school with 1,400 students compared with 619.
- •Elizabeth Macarthur High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -19%).
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 Narellan Vale Public School?
On the Success Index, Elizabeth Macarthur High School ranks higher (51.8 vs 42.0 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 Narellan Vale Public School?
About 439 m in a straight line, between Narellan and Narellan 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 Narellan Vale Public School has 16.8.
How do Elizabeth Macarthur High School and Narellan Vale Public School rank in NSW?
Elizabeth Macarthur High School is 267th of 539 and Narellan Vale Public School is 1049th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.