Liverpool Boys High School vs Liverpool Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 882 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Liverpool Boys High School
Liverpool · Government high school · 7-12
555 students · ICSEA 925
Liverpool Public School
Liverpool · Government primary · K-6
562 students · ICSEA 960
| Measure | Liverpool Boys High School Liverpool NSW | Liverpool Public School Liverpool NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #370 of 539 | #1260 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1040 of 1,472 | #3910 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 555 | 562 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 555 | 288 / 274 |
| Foundation intake | – | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | 105 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 69 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 960 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 53.5 | 41.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 90% | 93% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Liverpool 2170 | Liverpool 2170 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | liverpoolb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | liverpool-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Liverpool Boys High School scores higher on the Success Index (36.2 vs 33.1).
- •Liverpool Public School has the higher ICSEA (960 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Liverpool Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.6).
- •Liverpool Public School is the larger school with 562 students compared with 555.
- •Liverpool Boys High School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -21%).
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 Liverpool Boys High School better than Liverpool Public School?
On the Success Index, Liverpool Boys High School ranks higher (36.2 vs 33.1 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 Liverpool Boys High School and Liverpool Public School?
About 882 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Liverpool Boys High School has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Liverpool Public School has 13.6.
How do Liverpool Boys High School and Liverpool Public School rank in NSW?
Liverpool Boys High School is 370th of 539 and Liverpool Public School is 1260th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.