Macarthur Girls High School vs Pittwater High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 31 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Macarthur Girls High School
Parramatta · Government high school · 7-12
997 students · ICSEA 1071
Pittwater High School
Mona Vale · Government high school · 7-12
881 students · ICSEA 1071
| Measure | Macarthur Girls High School Parramatta NSW | Pittwater High School Mona Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #171 of 539 | #218 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #437 of 1,472 | #549 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 997 | 881 |
| Girls / boys | 997 / 0 | 421 / 460 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 184 | 114 |
| Year 12 cohort | 188 | 143 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1071 | 1071 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.8 | 65.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 92% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Parramatta 2150 | Mona Vale 2103 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | macarthurg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | pittwater-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Macarthur Girls High School scores higher on the Success Index (63.1 vs 58.6).
- •Pittwater High School has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.7).
- •Macarthur Girls High School is the larger school with 997 students compared with 881.
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 Macarthur Girls High School better than Pittwater High School?
On the Success Index, Macarthur Girls High School ranks higher (63.1 vs 58.6 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 Macarthur Girls High School and Pittwater High School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Parramatta and Mona Vale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Macarthur Girls High School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pittwater High School has 13.4.
How do Macarthur Girls High School and Pittwater High School rank in NSW?
Macarthur Girls High School is 171st of 539 and Pittwater High School is 218th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.