Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus vs Holroyd High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 323 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus
Port Macquarie · Government high school · 5-12
612 students · ICSEA 919
Holroyd High School
Greystanes · Government high school · 6-12
547 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus Port Macquarie NSW | Holroyd High School Greystanes NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #428 of 539 | #379 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1178 of 1,472 | #1063 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 5-12 | 6-12 |
| Students | 612 | 547 |
| Girls / boys | 297 / 315 | 246 / 301 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 128 | 88 |
| Year 12 cohort | 45 | 72 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 919 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 7.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.2 | 74.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 22.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 1% |
| Suburb | Port Macquarie 2444 | Greystanes 2145 |
| Council area | Port Macquarie-Hastings | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | hsc-westport.schools.nsw.gov.au | holroyd-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Holroyd High School scores higher on the Success Index (34.9 vs 30.1).
- •Holroyd High School has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 10.2).
- •Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus is the larger school with 612 students compared with 547.
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 Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus better than Holroyd High School?
On the Success Index, Holroyd High School ranks higher (34.9 vs 30.1 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 Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus and Holroyd High School?
About 323 km in a straight line, between Port Macquarie and Greystanes in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holroyd High School has 7.3.
How do Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus and Holroyd High School rank in NSW?
Hastings Secondary College, Westport Campus is 428th of 539 and Holroyd High School is 379th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.