Francis Greenway High School vs Woodberry Learning Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Francis Greenway High School
Beresfield · Government high school · 7-12
742 students · ICSEA 912
Woodberry Learning Centre
Woodberry · Government special · U
26 students · ICSEA 844
| Measure | Francis Greenway High School Beresfield NSW | Woodberry Learning Centre Woodberry NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #478 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1309 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 742 | 26 |
| Girls / boys | 370 / 372 | 6 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 173 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 69 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 844 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 3.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.2 | 7.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.1 | 7.6 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 50% |
| Suburb | Beresfield 2322 | Woodberry 2322 |
| Council area | Maitland | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | francisgre-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/ | woodbrylc-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Francis Greenway High School has the higher ICSEA (912 vs 844), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Woodberry Learning Centre has fewer students per teacher (3.6 vs 11.0).
- •Francis Greenway High School is the larger school with 742 students compared with 26.
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 Francis Greenway High School better than Woodberry Learning 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 Francis Greenway High School and Woodberry Learning Centre?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Beresfield and Woodberry in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Francis Greenway High School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woodberry Learning Centre has 3.6.
How do Francis Greenway High School and Woodberry Learning Centre rank in NSW?
Francis Greenway High School is 478th of 539 and Woodberry Learning Centre is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.