Greystanes High School vs Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Greystanes High School
Greystanes · Government high school · 7-12
1,090 students · ICSEA 1003
Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School
Greystanes · Catholic primary · K-6
802 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Greystanes High School Greystanes NSW | Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School Greystanes NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #302 of 539 | #721 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #821 of 1,472 | #2195 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,090 | 802 |
| Girls / boys | 482 / 608 | 410 / 392 |
| Foundation intake | – | 110 |
| Year 7 cohort | 189 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 153 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1003 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 20.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.0 | 39.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 10.9 |
| Language background other than English | 63% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Greystanes 2145 | Greystanes 2145 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | greystanes-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.olqpgreystanes.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (56.7 vs 46.1).
- •Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Greystanes High School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 20.3).
- •Greystanes High School is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 802.
- •Greystanes High School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -4%).
- •Greystanes High School is a government school while Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School is a catholic 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 Greystanes High School better than Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School ranks higher (56.7 vs 46.1 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 Greystanes High School and Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Greystanes and Greystanes in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Greystanes High School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School has 20.3.
How do Greystanes High School and Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School rank in NSW?
Greystanes High School is 302nd of 539 and Our Lady Queen of Peace Primary School is 721st of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.