Ingleburn High School vs Sarah Redfern High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 3.1 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
Sarah Redfern High School
Minto · Government high school · 7-12
652 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Ingleburn High School Ingleburn NSW | Sarah Redfern High School Minto NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #316 of 539 | #285 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #861 of 1,472 | #768 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 782 | 652 |
| Girls / boys | 388 / 394 | 316 / 336 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | 132 |
| Year 12 cohort | 102 | 90 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.3 | 62.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 18.3 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 8% |
| Suburb | Ingleburn 2565 | Minto 2566 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ingleburn-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | sarahredfe-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Sarah Redfern High School scores higher on the Success Index (48.6 vs 43.8).
- •Sarah Redfern High School has the higher ICSEA (967 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sarah Redfern High School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.4).
- •Ingleburn High School is the larger school with 782 students compared with 652.
- •Ingleburn High School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -3%).
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 Sarah Redfern High School?
On the Success Index, Sarah Redfern High School ranks higher (48.6 vs 43.8 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 Sarah Redfern High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Ingleburn and Minto 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 Sarah Redfern High School has 10.4.
How do Ingleburn High School and Sarah Redfern High School rank in NSW?
Ingleburn High School is 316th of 539 and Sarah Redfern High School is 285th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.