Georges River College Peakhurst Campus vs Yanco Agricultural High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 435 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Georges River College Peakhurst Campus
Peakhurst · Government high school · 7-10
758 students · ICSEA 1008
Yanco Agricultural High School
Yanco · Government high school · 7-12
319 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Georges River College Peakhurst Campus Peakhurst NSW | Yanco Agricultural High School Yanco NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #255 of 539 | #175 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #671 of 1,472 | #441 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 758 | 319 |
| Girls / boys | 279 / 479 | 160 / 159 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 132 | 59 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 41 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +35% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1008 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 8.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.0 | 36.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 60% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 5% |
| Suburb | Peakhurst 2210 | Yanco 2703 |
| Council area | Georges River | Leeton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | peakhurst-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | yancoag-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Yanco Agricultural High School scores higher on the Success Index (63.0 vs 53.3).
- •Yanco Agricultural High School has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 1008), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yanco Agricultural High School has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 11.7).
- •Georges River College Peakhurst Campus is the larger school with 758 students compared with 319.
- •Yanco Agricultural High School has grown faster over five years (35% vs -11%).
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 Georges River College Peakhurst Campus better than Yanco Agricultural High School?
On the Success Index, Yanco Agricultural High School ranks higher (63.0 vs 53.3 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 Georges River College Peakhurst Campus and Yanco Agricultural High School?
About 435 km in a straight line, between Peakhurst and Yanco in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Georges River College Peakhurst Campus has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yanco Agricultural High School has 8.7.
How do Georges River College Peakhurst Campus and Yanco Agricultural High School rank in NSW?
Georges River College Peakhurst Campus is 255th of 539 and Yanco Agricultural High School is 175th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.