Grafton High School vs Liverpool Girls High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 508 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Grafton High School
Grafton · Government high school · 7-12
768 students · ICSEA 941
Liverpool Girls High School
Liverpool · Government high school · 7-12
704 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Grafton High School Grafton NSW | Liverpool Girls High School Liverpool NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #402 of 539 | #430 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1112 of 1,472 | #1181 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 768 | 704 |
| Girls / boys | 371 / 397 | 704 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 147 | 124 |
| Year 12 cohort | 87 | 98 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.3 | 62.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 2% |
| Suburb | Grafton 2460 | Liverpool 2170 |
| Council area | Clarence Valley | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | grafton-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | liverpool-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Grafton High School scores higher on the Success Index (33.1 vs 30.0).
- •Grafton High School is the larger school with 768 students compared with 704.
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 Grafton High School better than Liverpool Girls High School?
On the Success Index, Grafton High School ranks higher (33.1 vs 30.0 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 Grafton High School and Liverpool Girls High School?
About 508 km in a straight line, between Grafton and Liverpool in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grafton High School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Liverpool Girls High School has 11.2.
How do Grafton High School and Liverpool Girls High School rank in NSW?
Grafton High School is 402nd of 539 and Liverpool Girls High School is 430th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.