Holy Spirit Catholic College vs Wiley Park Girls High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 931 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Spirit Catholic College
Lakemba · Catholic high school · 7-12
730 students · ICSEA 999
Wiley Park Girls High School
Punchbowl · Government high school · 7-12
589 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Holy Spirit Catholic College Lakemba NSW | Wiley Park Girls High School Punchbowl NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #340 of 539 | #301 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #961 of 1,472 | #820 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 730 | 589 |
| Girls / boys | 352 / 378 | 589 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 110 | 93 |
| Year 12 cohort | 113 | 89 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 999 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.4 | 57.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 14.5 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 97% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lakemba 2195 | Punchbowl 2196 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | holyspiritlakemba.syd.catholic.edu.au | wileyparkg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Wiley Park Girls High School scores higher on the Success Index (46.2 vs 39.7).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wiley Park Girls High School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.5).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic College is the larger school with 730 students compared with 589.
- •Wiley Park Girls High School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -22%).
- •Holy Spirit Catholic College is a catholic school while Wiley Park Girls High School is a government 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 Holy Spirit Catholic College better than Wiley Park Girls High School?
On the Success Index, Wiley Park Girls High School ranks higher (46.2 vs 39.7 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 Holy Spirit Catholic College and Wiley Park Girls High School?
About 931 m in a straight line, between Lakemba and Punchbowl in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Holy Spirit Catholic College has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wiley Park Girls High School has 10.3.
How do Holy Spirit Catholic College and Wiley Park Girls High School rank in NSW?
Holy Spirit Catholic College is 340th of 539 and Wiley Park Girls High School is 301st of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.