Killarney Heights High School vs Parramatta High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 21 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Killarney Heights High School
Killarney Heights · Government high school · 7-12
969 students · ICSEA 1132
Parramatta High School
Parramatta · Government high school · 7-12
1,128 students · ICSEA 1132
| Measure | Killarney Heights High School Killarney Heights NSW | Parramatta High School Parramatta NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #32 of 539 | #23 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #97 of 1,472 | #75 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 969 | 1,128 |
| Girls / boys | 399 / 570 | 478 / 650 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 162 | 136 |
| Year 12 cohort | 169 | 186 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1132 | 1132 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 52% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.3 | 76.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 14.0 |
| Language background other than English | 45% | 97% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Killarney Heights 2087 | Parramatta 2150 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | killarney-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | parramatta-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Parramatta High School scores higher on the Success Index (79.6 vs 77.9).
- •Parramatta High School is the larger school with 1,128 students compared with 969.
- •Parramatta High School has grown faster over five years (10% 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 Killarney Heights High School better than Parramatta High School?
On the Success Index, Parramatta High School ranks higher (79.6 vs 77.9 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 Killarney Heights High School and Parramatta High School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Killarney Heights and Parramatta in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Killarney Heights High School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Parramatta High School has 14.7.
How do Killarney Heights High School and Parramatta High School rank in NSW?
Killarney Heights High School is 32nd of 539 and Parramatta High School is 23rd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.