Paddington Public School vs Sydney Girls High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Paddington Public School
Paddington · Government primary · K-6
147 students · ICSEA 1155
Sydney Girls High School
Surry Hills · Government high school · 7-12
929 students · ICSEA 1193
| Measure | Paddington Public School Paddington NSW | Sydney Girls High School Surry Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #38 of 1,619 | #87 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #161 of 4,908 | #240 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 147 | 929 |
| Girls / boys | 67 / 80 | 929 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 150 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 167 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -41% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1155 | 1193 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 71% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 63.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Paddington 2021 | Surry Hills 2010 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | paddington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sydneygirl-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Paddington Public School scores higher on the Success Index (80.8 vs 71.8).
- •Sydney Girls High School has the higher ICSEA (1193 vs 1155), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Paddington Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.7).
- •Sydney Girls High School is the larger school with 929 students compared with 147.
- •Sydney Girls High School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -41%).
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 Paddington Public School better than Sydney Girls High School?
On the Success Index, Paddington Public School ranks higher (80.8 vs 71.8 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 Paddington Public School and Sydney Girls High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Paddington and Surry Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Paddington Public School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sydney Girls High School has 14.7.
How do Paddington Public School and Sydney Girls High School rank in NSW?
Paddington Public School is 38th of 1,619 and Sydney Girls High School is 87th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.