Muslim Girls Grammar School vs Red Bend Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 281 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Muslim Girls Grammar School
Granville · Independent high school · 7-12
304 students · ICSEA 994
Red Bend Catholic College
Forbes · Independent high school · 7-12
880 students · ICSEA 989
| Measure | Muslim Girls Grammar School Granville NSW | Red Bend Catholic College Forbes NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #317 of 539 | #274 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #868 of 1,472 | #724 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 304 | 880 |
| Girls / boys | 304 / 0 | 465 / 415 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 71 | 181 |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | 128 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 994 | 989 |
| ICSEA percentile | 44th | 42th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.2 | 75.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 50.6 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 17% |
| Suburb | Granville 2142 | Forbes 2871 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Forbes |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.mggs.nsw.edu.au/ | www.redbendcc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Red Bend Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (50.8 vs 43.6).
- •Muslim Girls Grammar School has the higher ICSEA (994 vs 989), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Red Bend Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.6).
- •Red Bend Catholic College is the larger school with 880 students compared with 304.
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 Muslim Girls Grammar School better than Red Bend Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Red Bend Catholic College ranks higher (50.8 vs 43.6 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 Muslim Girls Grammar School and Red Bend Catholic College?
About 281 km in a straight line, between Granville and Forbes in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Muslim Girls Grammar School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Red Bend Catholic College has 11.6.
How do Muslim Girls Grammar School and Red Bend Catholic College rank in NSW?
Muslim Girls Grammar School is 317th of 539 and Red Bend Catholic College is 274th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.