Homebush Boys High School vs Marie Bashir Public School
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.
Homebush Boys High School
Homebush · Government high school · 7-12
891 students · ICSEA 1043
Marie Bashir Public School
Strathfield · Government primary · K-6
424 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Homebush Boys High School Homebush NSW | Marie Bashir Public School Strathfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #187 of 539 | #169 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #466 of 1,472 | #617 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 891 | 424 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 891 | 226 / 198 |
| Foundation intake | – | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | 138 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 155 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.3 | 27.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Homebush 2140 | Strathfield 2135 |
| Council area | Strathfield | Strathfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | homebushbo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | mariebashir-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Marie Bashir Public School scores higher on the Success Index (74.1 vs 62.0).
- •Marie Bashir Public School has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Homebush Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.7).
- •Homebush Boys High School is the larger school with 891 students compared with 424.
- •Marie Bashir Public School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -17%).
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 Homebush Boys High School better than Marie Bashir Public School?
On the Success Index, Marie Bashir Public School ranks higher (74.1 vs 62.0 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 Homebush Boys High School and Marie Bashir Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Homebush and Strathfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Homebush Boys High School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marie Bashir Public School has 15.7.
How do Homebush Boys High School and Marie Bashir Public School rank in NSW?
Homebush Boys High School is 187th of 539 and Marie Bashir Public School is 169th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.