Homebush Boys High School vs St Patrick's College, Strathfield
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
St Patrick's College, Strathfield
Strathfield · Independent combined · 5-12
1,598 students · ICSEA 1126
| Measure | Homebush Boys High School Homebush NSW | St Patrick's College, Strathfield Strathfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #187 of 539 | #90 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #466 of 1,472 | #267 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | 5-12 |
| Students | 891 | 1,598 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 891 | 0 / 1,598 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 138 | 216 |
| Year 12 cohort | 155 | 187 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1043 | 1126 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.3 | 130.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 53.7 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Homebush 2140 | Strathfield 2135 |
| Council area | Strathfield | Strathfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | homebushbo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.spc.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's College, Strathfield scores higher on the Success Index (69.8 vs 62.0).
- •St Patrick's College, Strathfield has the higher ICSEA (1126 vs 1043), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Homebush Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.3).
- •St Patrick's College, Strathfield is the larger school with 1,598 students compared with 891.
- •St Patrick's College, Strathfield has grown faster over five years (10% vs -17%).
- •Homebush Boys High School is a government school while St Patrick's College, Strathfield is an independent 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 St Patrick's College, Strathfield?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's College, Strathfield ranks higher (69.8 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 St Patrick's College, Strathfield?
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 St Patrick's College, Strathfield has 12.3.
How do Homebush Boys High School and St Patrick's College, Strathfield rank in NSW?
Homebush Boys High School is 187th of 539 and St Patrick's College, Strathfield is 90th of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.