Epping Boys High School vs Macquarie University Special Education Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Epping Boys High School
Eastwood · Government high school · 7-12
1,493 students · ICSEA 1117
Macquarie University Special Education Centre
Macquarie University · Independent special · U
47 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Epping Boys High School Eastwood NSW | Macquarie University Special Education Centre Macquarie University NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #95 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #258 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 1,493 | 47 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,493 | 12 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 265 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 241 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1117 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 4.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 105.2 | 10.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 57% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Eastwood 2122 | Macquarie University 2109 |
| Council area | Ryde | Ryde |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | eppingboy-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.mq.edu.au/research/research-centres-groups-and-facilities/healthy-people/centres/musec-school |
The verdict
- •Epping Boys High School has the higher ICSEA (1117 vs 1074), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Macquarie University Special Education Centre has fewer students per teacher (4.7 vs 14.2).
- •Epping Boys High School is the larger school with 1,493 students compared with 47.
- •Epping Boys High School is a government school while Macquarie University Special Education Centre is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Epping
Frequently asked questions
Is Epping Boys High School better than Macquarie University Special Education Centre?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Epping Boys High School and Macquarie University Special Education Centre?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Eastwood and Macquarie University in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Epping Boys High School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macquarie University Special Education Centre has 4.7.
How do Epping Boys High School and Macquarie University Special Education Centre rank in NSW?
Epping Boys High School is 95th of 539 and Macquarie University Special Education Centre is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.