Girraween High School vs Toongabbie Christian College
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.
Girraween High School
Girraween · Government high school · 7-12
784 students · ICSEA 1199
Toongabbie Christian College
Toongabbie · Independent combined · K-12
1,242 students · ICSEA 1106
| Measure | Girraween High School Girraween NSW | Toongabbie Christian College Toongabbie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #27 of 539 | #71 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #85 of 1,472 | #202 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 784 | 1,242 |
| Girls / boys | 334 / 450 | 652 / 590 |
| Foundation intake | – | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | 119 | 139 |
| Year 12 cohort | 140 | 74 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1199 | 1106 |
| ICSEA percentile | 99th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 75% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.2 | 100.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 50.0 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 58% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Girraween 2145 | Toongabbie 2146 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | girraween-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.tcc.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Girraween High School scores higher on the Success Index (79.0 vs 73.7).
- •Girraween High School has the higher ICSEA (1199 vs 1106), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toongabbie Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.9).
- •Toongabbie Christian College is the larger school with 1,242 students compared with 784.
- •Toongabbie Christian College has grown faster over five years (28% vs 4%).
- •Girraween High School is a government school while Toongabbie Christian 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 Girraween High School better than Toongabbie Christian College?
On the Success Index, Girraween High School ranks higher (79.0 vs 73.7 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 Girraween High School and Toongabbie Christian College?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Girraween and Toongabbie 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 Toongabbie Christian College has 12.4.
How do Girraween High School and Toongabbie Christian College rank in NSW?
Girraween High School is 27th of 539 and Toongabbie Christian College is 71st of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.