James Meehan High School vs Macquarie Fields High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
James Meehan High School
Macquarie Fields · Government high school · 7-12
395 students · ICSEA 884
Macquarie Fields High School
Macquarie Fields · Government high school · 7-12
1,091 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | James Meehan High School Macquarie Fields NSW | Macquarie Fields High School Macquarie Fields NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #387 of 539 | #105 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1078 of 1,472 | #277 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 395 | 1,091 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 216 | 528 / 563 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 76 | 176 |
| Year 12 cohort | 34 | 174 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 884 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.5 | 79.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 18.6 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 87% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 1% |
| Suburb | Macquarie Fields 2564 | Macquarie Fields 2564 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jamesmeeha-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | macfields-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Macquarie Fields High School scores higher on the Success Index (70.5 vs 34.4).
- •Macquarie Fields High School has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 884), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •James Meehan High School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 13.6).
- •Macquarie Fields High School is the larger school with 1,091 students compared with 395.
- •James Meehan High School has grown faster over five years (26% vs -2%).
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 James Meehan High School better than Macquarie Fields High School?
On the Success Index, Macquarie Fields High School ranks higher (70.5 vs 34.4 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 James Meehan High School and Macquarie Fields High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Macquarie Fields and Macquarie Fields in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
James Meehan High School has 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Macquarie Fields High School has 13.6.
How do James Meehan High School and Macquarie Fields High School rank in NSW?
James Meehan High School is 387th of 539 and Macquarie Fields High School is 105th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.