Engadine High School vs Engadine West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Engadine High School
Engadine · Government high school · 7-12
1,063 students · ICSEA 1051
Engadine West Public School
Engadine · Government primary · K-6
541 students · ICSEA 1057
| Measure | Engadine High School Engadine NSW | Engadine West Public School Engadine NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #173 of 539 | #740 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #439 of 1,472 | #2264 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,063 | 541 |
| Girls / boys | 526 / 537 | 262 / 279 |
| Foundation intake | – | 88 |
| Year 7 cohort | 204 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 142 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 1057 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 18.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.0 | 29.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Engadine 2233 | Engadine 2233 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | engadine-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | engadinew-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Engadine High School scores higher on the Success Index (63.0 vs 55.8).
- •Engadine West Public School has the higher ICSEA (1057 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Engadine High School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.1).
- •Engadine High School is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 541.
- •Engadine High School has grown faster over five years (3% 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 Engadine High School better than Engadine West Public School?
On the Success Index, Engadine High School ranks higher (63.0 vs 55.8 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 Engadine High School and Engadine West Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Engadine and Engadine in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Engadine High School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Engadine West Public School has 18.1.
How do Engadine High School and Engadine West Public School rank in NSW?
Engadine High School is 173rd of 539 and Engadine West Public School is 740th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.