Galston High School vs Redfield College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Galston High School
Galston · Government high school · 7-12
570 students · ICSEA 1044
Redfield College
Dural · Independent combined · 2-12
530 students · ICSEA 1140
| Measure | Galston High School Galston NSW | Redfield College Dural NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #170 of 539 | #55 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #435 of 1,472 | #157 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | 2-12 |
| Students | 570 | 530 |
| Girls / boys | 282 / 288 | 0 / 530 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 113 | 57 |
| Year 12 cohort | 76 | 27 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1044 | 1140 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 57% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.0 | 43.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 20.4 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Galston 2159 | Dural 2158 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | galston-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.redfield.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Redfield College scores higher on the Success Index (76.9 vs 63.3).
- •Redfield College has the higher ICSEA (1140 vs 1044), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Galston High School has fewer students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.1).
- •Galston High School is the larger school with 570 students compared with 530.
- •Redfield College has grown faster over five years (13% vs -7%).
- •Galston High School is a government school while Redfield 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 Galston High School better than Redfield College?
On the Success Index, Redfield College ranks higher (76.9 vs 63.3 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 Galston High School and Redfield College?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Galston and Dural in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Galston High School has 11.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Redfield College has 12.1.
How do Galston High School and Redfield College rank in NSW?
Galston High School is 170th of 539 and Redfield College is 55th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.