Ingleburn High School vs Rooty Hill High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 26 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ingleburn High School
Ingleburn · Government high school · 7-12
782 students · ICSEA 957
Rooty Hill High School
Rooty Hill · Government high school · 7-12
1,110 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Ingleburn High School Ingleburn NSW | Rooty Hill High School Rooty Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #316 of 539 | #474 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #861 of 1,472 | #1295 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 782 | 1,110 |
| Girls / boys | 388 / 394 | 580 / 530 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | 205 |
| Year 12 cohort | 102 | 163 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.3 | 76.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 15.0 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 6% |
| Suburb | Ingleburn 2565 | Rooty Hill 2766 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ingleburn-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | rootyhill-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ingleburn High School scores higher on the Success Index (43.8 vs 25.5).
- •Rooty Hill High School has the higher ICSEA (958 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ingleburn High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.5).
- •Rooty Hill High School is the larger school with 1,110 students compared with 782.
- •Ingleburn High School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -1%).
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 Ingleburn High School better than Rooty Hill High School?
On the Success Index, Ingleburn High School ranks higher (43.8 vs 25.5 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 Ingleburn High School and Rooty Hill High School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Ingleburn and Rooty Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ingleburn High School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rooty Hill High School has 14.5.
How do Ingleburn High School and Rooty Hill High School rank in NSW?
Ingleburn High School is 316th of 539 and Rooty Hill High School is 474th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.