Homebush West Public School vs Strathfield Girls High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Homebush West Public School
Homebush West · Government primary · K-6
424 students · ICSEA 1069
Strathfield Girls High School
Strathfield · Government high school · 7-12
1,063 students · ICSEA 1077
| Measure | Homebush West Public School Homebush West NSW | Strathfield Girls High School Strathfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #634 of 1,619 | #122 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1925 of 4,908 | #308 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 424 | 1,063 |
| Girls / boys | 219 / 205 | 1,063 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 161 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 178 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1077 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.6 | 75.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 93% | 90% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Homebush West 2140 | Strathfield 2135 |
| Council area | Strathfield | Strathfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | homebushw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | strathfieg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Strathfield Girls High School scores higher on the Success Index (69.0 vs 60.0).
- •Strathfield Girls High School has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 1069), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Strathfield Girls High School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.8).
- •Strathfield Girls High School is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 424.
- •Strathfield Girls High School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -26%).
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 West Public School better than Strathfield Girls High School?
On the Success Index, Strathfield Girls High School ranks higher (69.0 vs 60.0 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 West Public School and Strathfield Girls High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Homebush West and Strathfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Homebush West Public School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Strathfield Girls High School has 14.1.
How do Homebush West Public School and Strathfield Girls High School rank in NSW?
Homebush West Public School is 634th of 1,619 and Strathfield Girls High School is 122nd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.