Griffith High School vs Griffith North Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Griffith High School
Griffith · Government high school · 7-12
608 students · ICSEA 899
Griffith North Public School
Griffith · Government primary · K-6
418 students · ICSEA 960
| Measure | Griffith High School Griffith NSW | Griffith North Public School Griffith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #492 of 539 | #1351 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1344 of 1,472 | #4165 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 608 | 418 |
| Girls / boys | 286 / 322 | 210 / 208 |
| Foundation intake | – | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | 139 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 69 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 899 | 960 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.0 | 25.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 19% |
| Suburb | Griffith 2680 | Griffith 2680 |
| Council area | Griffith | Griffith |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | mrhsgriffith-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | griffithn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Griffith North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (29.5 vs 23.4).
- •Griffith North Public School has the higher ICSEA (960 vs 899), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Griffith High School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 16.2).
- •Griffith High School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 418.
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 Griffith High School better than Griffith North Public School?
On the Success Index, Griffith North Public School ranks higher (29.5 vs 23.4 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 Griffith High School and Griffith North Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Griffith and Griffith in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Griffith High School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Griffith North Public School has 16.2.
How do Griffith High School and Griffith North Public School rank in NSW?
Griffith High School is 492nd of 539 and Griffith North Public School is 1351st of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.