Gymea Technology High School vs Miranda Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gymea Technology High School
Gymea · Government high school · 7-12
554 students · ICSEA 1048
Miranda Public School
Miranda · Government primary · K-6
300 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Gymea Technology High School Gymea NSW | Miranda Public School Miranda NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #204 of 539 | #754 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #511 of 1,472 | #2301 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 554 | 300 |
| Girls / boys | 212 / 342 | 131 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | – | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | 108 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 82 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.2 | 20.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Gymea 2227 | Miranda 2228 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gymea-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | miranda-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Gymea Technology High School scores higher on the Success Index (60.2 vs 55.3).
- •Gymea Technology High School has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 1024), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gymea Technology High School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.5).
- •Gymea Technology High School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 300.
- •Miranda Public School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -15%).
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 Gymea Technology High School better than Miranda Public School?
On the Success Index, Gymea Technology High School ranks higher (60.2 vs 55.3 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 Gymea Technology High School and Miranda Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Gymea and Miranda in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gymea Technology High School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Miranda Public School has 14.5.
How do Gymea Technology High School and Miranda Public School rank in NSW?
Gymea Technology High School is 204th of 539 and Miranda Public School is 754th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.