Homebush Boys High School vs Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary 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
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School
North Strathfield · Catholic primary · K-6
427 students · ICSEA 1140
| Measure | Homebush Boys High School Homebush NSW | Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School North Strathfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #187 of 539 | #57 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #466 of 1,472 | #247 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 891 | 427 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 891 | 240 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | – | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | 138 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 155 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1140 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.3 | 26.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 81% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Homebush 2140 | North Strathfield 2137 |
| Council area | Strathfield | Canada Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | homebushbo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | olanorthstrathfield.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (79.1 vs 62.0).
- •Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1140 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Homebush Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 16.1).
- •Homebush Boys High School is the larger school with 891 students compared with 427.
- •Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (33% vs -17%).
- •Homebush Boys High School is a government school while Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Homebush Boys High School better than Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School ranks higher (79.1 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 Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Homebush and North 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 Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School has 16.1.
How do Homebush Boys High School and Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Homebush Boys High School is 187th of 539 and Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School is 57th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.