Figtree High School vs Figtree Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 285 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Figtree High School
Figtree · Government high school · 7-12
880 students · ICSEA 1013
Figtree Public School
Figtree · Government primary · K-6
264 students · ICSEA 1028
| Measure | Figtree High School Figtree NSW | Figtree Public School Figtree NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #233 of 539 | #825 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #602 of 1,472 | #2522 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 880 | 264 |
| Girls / boys | 435 / 445 | 132 / 132 |
| Foundation intake | – | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | 157 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 114 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1028 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.0 | 18.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Figtree 2525 | Figtree 2525 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | figtree-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | figtree-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Figtree High School scores higher on the Success Index (56.1 vs 52.5).
- •Figtree Public School has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Figtree High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.3).
- •Figtree High School is the larger school with 880 students compared with 264.
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 Figtree High School better than Figtree Public School?
On the Success Index, Figtree High School ranks higher (56.1 vs 52.5 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 Figtree High School and Figtree Public School?
About 285 m in a straight line, between Figtree and Figtree in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Figtree High School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Figtree Public School has 14.3.
How do Figtree High School and Figtree Public School rank in NSW?
Figtree High School is 233rd of 539 and Figtree Public School is 825th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.