Freeman Catholic College vs Minarah College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Freeman Catholic College
Bonnyrigg Heights · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,411 students · ICSEA 1038
Minarah College
Green Valley · Independent combined · K-12
1,129 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Freeman Catholic College Bonnyrigg Heights NSW | Minarah College Green Valley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #249 of 539 | #259 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #658 of 1,472 | #941 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,411 | 1,129 |
| Girls / boys | 729 / 682 | 608 / 521 |
| Foundation intake | – | 90 |
| Year 7 cohort | 240 | 95 |
| Year 12 cohort | 223 | 42 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 99.6 | 76.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 36.0 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 97% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Bonnyrigg Heights 2177 | Green Valley 2168 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | freemanbonnyrigg.syd.catholic.edu.au | www.gvic.com.au |
The verdict
- •Freeman Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (53.9 vs 35.9).
- •Freeman Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Freeman Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.7).
- •Freeman Catholic College is the larger school with 1,411 students compared with 1,129.
- •Minarah College has grown faster over five years (13% vs 3%).
- •Freeman Catholic College is a catholic school while Minarah College 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Freeman Catholic College better than Minarah College?
On the Success Index, Freeman Catholic College ranks higher (53.9 vs 35.9 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 Freeman Catholic College and Minarah College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bonnyrigg Heights and Green Valley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Freeman Catholic College has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Minarah College has 14.7.
How do Freeman Catholic College and Minarah College rank in NSW?
Freeman Catholic College is 249th of 539 and Minarah College is 259th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.