Model Farms High School vs Woodbury
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 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
Woodbury
Baulkham Hills · Independent special · U
22 students · ICSEA 1112
| Measure | Model Farms High School Baulkham Hills NSW | Woodbury Baulkham Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #180 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #447 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 1,021 | 22 |
| Girls / boys | 488 / 533 | 6 / 16 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| 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 | 1112 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 87th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 43% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 4.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.8 | 5.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 46% | 70% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Baulkham Hills 2153 | Baulkham Hills 2153 |
| Council area | The Hills | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | modelfarms-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.woodbury.org.au |
The verdict
- •Woodbury has the higher ICSEA (1112 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Woodbury has fewer students per teacher (4.4 vs 13.8).
- •Model Farms High School is the larger school with 1,021 students compared with 22.
- •Woodbury has grown faster over five years (10% vs -10%).
- •Model Farms High School is a government school while Woodbury is an independent 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 Woodbury?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Model Farms High School and Woodbury?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Baulkham Hills and Baulkham 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 Woodbury has 4.4.
How do Model Farms High School and Woodbury rank in NSW?
Model Farms High School is 180th of 539 and Woodbury is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.