GOAL College vs Westbourne College Sydney
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 66 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
GOAL College
Ultimo · Independent special · 11-12
204 students · ICSEA 1027
Westbourne College Sydney
Ultimo · Independent high school · 10-12
65 students · ICSEA 1153
| Measure | GOAL College Ultimo NSW | Westbourne College Sydney Ultimo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 204 | 65 |
| Girls / boys | 74 / 130 | 22 / 43 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 108 | 24 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1153 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 5.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 49% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 0% |
| Suburb | Ultimo 2007 | Ultimo 2007 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goalcollege.nsw.edu.au/ | www.westbournecollege.com.au |
The verdict
- •Westbourne College Sydney has the higher ICSEA (1153 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •GOAL College has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.0).
- •GOAL College is the larger school with 204 students compared with 65.
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 GOAL College better than Westbourne College Sydney?
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 GOAL College and Westbourne College Sydney?
About 66 m in a straight line, between Ultimo and Ultimo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
GOAL College has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Westbourne College Sydney has 12.0.
How do GOAL College and Westbourne College Sydney rank in NSW?
GOAL College is unranked and Westbourne College Sydney is unranked among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.