Granville Boys High School vs Strathfield South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 8.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Granville Boys High School
Granville · Government high school · 7-12
836 students · ICSEA 961
Strathfield South High School
Enfield · Government high school · 7-12
549 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Granville Boys High School Granville NSW | Strathfield South High School Enfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #312 of 539 | #282 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #849 of 1,472 | #757 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 836 | 549 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 836 | 209 / 340 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 176 | 93 |
| Year 12 cohort | 58 | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +68% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 961 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 29th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.0 | 64.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 22.1 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Granville 2142 | Enfield 2136 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Strathfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | granvilleb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | strathfies-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Strathfield South High School scores higher on the Success Index (49.4 vs 44.6).
- •Strathfield South High School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 13.0).
- •Granville Boys High School is the larger school with 836 students compared with 549.
- •Granville Boys High School has grown faster over five years (68% vs -16%).
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 Granville Boys High School better than Strathfield South High School?
On the Success Index, Strathfield South High School ranks higher (49.4 vs 44.6 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 Granville Boys High School and Strathfield South High School?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Granville and Enfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Granville Boys High School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Strathfield South High School has 8.5.
How do Granville Boys High School and Strathfield South High School rank in NSW?
Granville Boys High School is 312th of 539 and Strathfield South High School is 282nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.