Model Farms High School vs St Paul the Apostle Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 950 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Model Farms High School
Baulkham Hills · Government high school · 7-12
1,021 students · ICSEA 1073
St Paul the Apostle Primary School
Winston Hills · Catholic primary · K-6
385 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Model Farms High School Baulkham Hills NSW | St Paul the Apostle Primary School Winston Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #180 of 539 | #302 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #447 of 1,472 | #1001 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,021 | 385 |
| Girls / boys | 488 / 533 | 199 / 186 |
| Foundation intake | – | 58 |
| Year 7 cohort | 176 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 168 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.8 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Baulkham Hills 2153 | Winston Hills 2153 |
| Council area | The Hills | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | modelfarms-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stpawinstonhills.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Paul the Apostle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.2 vs 62.6).
- •St Paul the Apostle Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Model Farms High School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.2).
- •Model Farms High School is the larger school with 1,021 students compared with 385.
- •St Paul the Apostle Primary School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -10%).
- •Model Farms High School is a government school while St Paul the Apostle Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Model Farms High School better than St Paul the Apostle Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Paul the Apostle Primary School ranks higher (70.2 vs 62.6 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 Model Farms High School and St Paul the Apostle Primary School?
About 950 m in a straight line, between Baulkham Hills and Winston Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Model Farms High School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Paul the Apostle Primary School has 16.2.
How do Model Farms High School and St Paul the Apostle Primary School rank in NSW?
Model Farms High School is 180th of 539 and St Paul the Apostle Primary School is 302nd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.