Greenacre Christian College vs Strathfield South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Greenacre Christian College
Greenacre · Independent combined · K-12
322 students · ICSEA 1087
Strathfield South High School
Enfield · Government high school · 7-12
549 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Greenacre Christian College Greenacre NSW | Strathfield South High School Enfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #163 of 314 | #282 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #512 of 1,259 | #757 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 322 | 549 |
| Girls / boys | 163 / 159 | 209 / 340 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 28 | 93 |
| Year 12 cohort | 26 | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1087 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 64.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 22.1 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Greenacre 2190 | Enfield 2136 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Strathfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.gcc.nsw.edu.au/ | strathfies-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Greenacre Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (56.7 vs 49.4).
- •Greenacre Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1087 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Strathfield South High School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 13.0).
- •Strathfield South High School is the larger school with 549 students compared with 322.
- •Greenacre Christian College has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -16%).
- •Greenacre Christian College is a independent school while Strathfield South High School is a government 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 Greenacre Christian College better than Strathfield South High School?
On the Success Index, Greenacre Christian College ranks higher (56.7 vs 49.4 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 Greenacre Christian College and Strathfield South High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Greenacre and Enfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Greenacre Christian College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Strathfield South High School has 8.5.
How do Greenacre Christian College and Strathfield South High School rank in NSW?
Greenacre Christian College is 163rd of 314 and Strathfield South High School is 282nd of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.