Merrylands High School vs Murrumburrah High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 252 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Merrylands High School
Merrylands · Government high school · 7-12
855 students · ICSEA 915
Murrumburrah High School
Harden · Government high school · 7-12
148 students · ICSEA 915
| Measure | Merrylands High School Merrylands NSW | Murrumburrah High School Harden NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #515 of 539 | #409 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1404 of 1,472 | #1128 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 855 | 148 |
| Girls / boys | 434 / 421 | 87 / 61 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 150 | 47 |
| Year 12 cohort | 113 | 6 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 915 | 915 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 8.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.5 | 18.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 89% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 22% |
| Suburb | Merrylands 2160 | Harden 2587 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Hilltops |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | merryland-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | murrumburr-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Murrumburrah High School scores higher on the Success Index (32.3 vs 20.8).
- •Murrumburrah High School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 11.3).
- •Merrylands High School is the larger school with 855 students compared with 148.
- •Murrumburrah 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 Merrylands High School better than Murrumburrah High School?
On the Success Index, Murrumburrah High School ranks higher (32.3 vs 20.8 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 Merrylands High School and Murrumburrah High School?
About 252 km in a straight line, between Merrylands and Harden in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Merrylands High School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Murrumburrah High School has 8.0.
How do Merrylands High School and Murrumburrah High School rank in NSW?
Merrylands High School is 515th of 539 and Murrumburrah High School is 409th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.