Griffith High School vs Verity Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 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
Verity Christian College
Griffith · Independent combined · K-12
147 students · ICSEA 959
| Measure | Griffith High School Griffith NSW | Verity Christian College Griffith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #492 of 539 | #255 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1344 of 1,472 | #912 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 608 | 147 |
| Girls / boys | 286 / 322 | 70 / 77 |
| Foundation intake | – | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | 139 | 21 |
| Year 12 cohort | 69 | 8 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +200% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 899 | 959 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 65.0 | 15.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 17.4 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 8% |
| Suburb | Griffith 2680 | Griffith 2680 |
| Council area | Griffith | Griffith |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | mrhsgriffith-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.vcc.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Verity Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (37.3 vs 23.4).
- •Verity Christian College has the higher ICSEA (959 vs 899), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Griffith High School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 147.
- •Griffith High School is a government school while Verity Christian College is an independent 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 Griffith High School better than Verity Christian College?
On the Success Index, Verity Christian College ranks higher (37.3 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 Verity Christian College?
About 1.1 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 Verity Christian College has 9.7.
How do Griffith High School and Verity Christian College rank in NSW?
Griffith High School is 492nd of 539 and Verity Christian College is 255th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.