Model Farms High School vs Winston Hills Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km 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
Winston Hills Public School
Winston Hills · Government primary · K-6
636 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Model Farms High School Baulkham Hills NSW | Winston Hills Public School Winston Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #180 of 539 | #259 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #447 of 1,472 | #869 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,021 | 636 |
| Girls / boys | 488 / 533 | 311 / 325 |
| Foundation intake | – | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | 176 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 168 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.8 | 39.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 38% |
| 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 | winstonhil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Winston Hills Public School scores higher on the Success Index (71.6 vs 62.6).
- •Winston Hills Public School has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Model Farms High School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.3).
- •Model Farms High School is the larger school with 1,021 students compared with 636.
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 Winston Hills Public School?
On the Success Index, Winston Hills Public School ranks higher (71.6 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 Winston Hills Public School?
About 1.0 km 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 Winston Hills Public School has 16.3.
How do Model Farms High School and Winston Hills Public School rank in NSW?
Model Farms High School is 180th of 539 and Winston Hills Public School is 259th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.