Girraween High School vs St Anthony's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 947 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Girraween High School
Girraween · Government high school · 7-12
784 students · ICSEA 1199
St Anthony's Primary School
Girraween · Catholic primary · K-6
385 students · ICSEA 1129
| Measure | Girraween High School Girraween NSW | St Anthony's Primary School Girraween NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #27 of 539 | #54 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #85 of 1,472 | #233 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 784 | 385 |
| Girls / boys | 334 / 450 | 179 / 206 |
| Foundation intake | – | 61 |
| Year 7 cohort | 119 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 140 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1199 | 1129 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 75% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.2 | 25.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 66% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Girraween 2145 | Girraween 2145 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | girraween-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stanthonysgirraween.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (79.0 vs 79.3).
- •Girraween High School has the higher ICSEA (1199 vs 1129), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Girraween High School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.3).
- •Girraween High School is the larger school with 784 students compared with 385.
- •Girraween High School is a government school while St Anthony's Primary School is a catholic 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 Girraween High School better than St Anthony's Primary School?
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 Girraween High School and St Anthony's Primary School?
About 947 m in a straight line, between Girraween and Girraween in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Girraween High School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Anthony's Primary School has 15.3.
How do Girraween High School and St Anthony's Primary School rank in NSW?
Girraween High School is 27th of 539 and St Anthony's Primary School is 54th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.