Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School vs Redeemer Baptist School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School
Northmead · Government high school · 7-12
1,239 students · ICSEA 1069
Redeemer Baptist School
North Parramatta · Independent combined · K-12
549 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School Northmead NSW | Redeemer Baptist School North Parramatta NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #109 of 539 | #51 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #283 of 1,472 | #134 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,239 | 549 |
| Girls / boys | 640 / 599 | 224 / 325 |
| Foundation intake | – | 40 |
| Year 7 cohort | 249 | 49 |
| Year 12 cohort | 150 | 29 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1069 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 55% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 84.9 | 53.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 29.9 |
| Language background other than English | 59% | 88% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Northmead 2152 | North Parramatta 2151 |
| Council area | Parramatta | Parramatta |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | northmead-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.redeemer.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Redeemer Baptist School scores higher on the Success Index (78.2 vs 70.3).
- •Redeemer Baptist School has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1069), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redeemer Baptist School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.6).
- •Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School is the larger school with 1,239 students compared with 549.
- •Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School is a government school while Redeemer Baptist School 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 Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School better than Redeemer Baptist School?
On the Success Index, Redeemer Baptist School ranks higher (78.2 vs 70.3 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 Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School and Redeemer Baptist School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Northmead and North Parramatta in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Redeemer Baptist School has 10.3.
How do Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School and Redeemer Baptist School rank in NSW?
Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School is 109th of 539 and Redeemer Baptist School is 51st of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.