Holsworthy High School vs Moorebank High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holsworthy High School
Holsworthy · Government high school · 7-12
693 students · ICSEA 1000
Moorebank High School
Moorebank · Government high school · 7-12
992 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Holsworthy High School Holsworthy NSW | Moorebank High School Moorebank NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #237 of 539 | #281 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #619 of 1,472 | #741 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 693 | 992 |
| Girls / boys | 340 / 353 | 441 / 551 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 156 | 158 |
| Year 12 cohort | 72 | 158 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1000 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.0 | 73.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.7 | 15.8 |
| Language background other than English | 38% | 81% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Holsworthy 2173 | Moorebank 2170 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | holsworthy-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | moorebank-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Holsworthy High School scores higher on the Success Index (55.3 vs 50.2).
- •Moorebank High School has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holsworthy High School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.6).
- •Moorebank High School is the larger school with 992 students compared with 693.
- •Holsworthy High School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -7%).
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 Holsworthy High School better than Moorebank High School?
On the Success Index, Holsworthy High School ranks higher (55.3 vs 50.2 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 Holsworthy High School and Moorebank High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Holsworthy and Moorebank in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holsworthy High School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moorebank High School has 13.6.
How do Holsworthy High School and Moorebank High School rank in NSW?
Holsworthy High School is 237th of 539 and Moorebank High School is 281st of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.