Glen Innes High School vs Liverpool Boys High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 470 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Innes High School
Glen Innes · Government high school · 7-12
434 students · ICSEA 926
Liverpool Boys High School
Liverpool · Government high school · 7-12
555 students · ICSEA 925
| Measure | Glen Innes High School Glen Innes NSW | Liverpool Boys High School Liverpool NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #438 of 539 | #370 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1198 of 1,472 | #1040 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 434 | 555 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 219 | 0 / 555 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 72 | 105 |
| Year 12 cohort | 40 | 69 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 926 | 925 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.5 | 53.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 12.1 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 3% |
| Suburb | Glen Innes 2370 | Liverpool 2170 |
| Council area | Glen Innes Severn | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | gleninnes-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | liverpoolb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Liverpool Boys High School scores higher on the Success Index (36.2 vs 29.2).
- •Glen Innes High School has the higher ICSEA (926 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Liverpool Boys High School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 434.
- •Liverpool Boys High School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -9%).
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 Glen Innes High School better than Liverpool Boys High School?
On the Success Index, Liverpool Boys High School ranks higher (36.2 vs 29.2 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 Glen Innes High School and Liverpool Boys High School?
About 470 km in a straight line, between Glen Innes and Liverpool in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glen Innes High School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Liverpool Boys High School has 10.3.
How do Glen Innes High School and Liverpool Boys High School rank in NSW?
Glen Innes High School is 438th of 539 and Liverpool Boys High School is 370th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.