James Meehan High School vs Macquarie Fields Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 Public School
Macquarie Fields · Government primary · K-6
828 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | James Meehan High School Macquarie Fields NSW | Macquarie Fields Public School Macquarie Fields NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #387 of 539 | #778 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1078 of 1,472 | #2366 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 395 | 828 |
| Girls / boys | 179 / 216 | 424 / 404 |
| Foundation intake | – | 105 |
| Year 7 cohort | 76 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 34 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +26% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 884 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.5 | 45.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 4% |
| 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-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Macquarie Fields Public School scores higher on the Success Index (54.5 vs 34.4).
- •Macquarie Fields Public School has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 884), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •James Meehan High School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 18.3).
- •Macquarie Fields Public School is the larger school with 828 students compared with 395.
- •James Meehan High School has grown faster over five years (26% vs -15%).
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 Public School?
On the Success Index, Macquarie Fields Public School ranks higher (54.5 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 Public 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 Public School has 18.3.
How do James Meehan High School and Macquarie Fields Public School rank in NSW?
James Meehan High School is 387th of 539 and Macquarie Fields Public School is 778th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.