Illawong Public School vs Menai 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.
Illawong Public School
Illawong · Government primary · K-6
191 students · ICSEA 1069
Menai High School
Menai · Government high school · 7-12
1,062 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Illawong Public School Illawong NSW | Menai High School Menai NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #530 of 1,619 | #246 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1616 of 4,908 | #647 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 191 | 1,062 |
| Girls / boys | 103 / 88 | 517 / 545 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 190 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 180 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 76.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 17.2 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Illawong 2234 | Menai 2234 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | illawong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | menai-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Illawong Public School scores higher on the Success Index (63.3 vs 54.4).
- •Illawong Public School has the higher ICSEA (1069 vs 1046), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Menai High School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.2).
- •Menai High School is the larger school with 1,062 students compared with 191.
- •Illawong Public School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -16%).
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 Illawong Public School better than Menai High School?
On the Success Index, Illawong Public School ranks higher (63.3 vs 54.4 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 Illawong Public School and Menai High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Illawong and Menai in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Illawong Public School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Menai High School has 13.9.
How do Illawong Public School and Menai High School rank in NSW?
Illawong Public School is 530th of 1,619 and Menai High School is 246th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.