Passfield Park School vs Sarah Redfern High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 142 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Passfield Park School
Minto · Government special · U
98 students · ICSEA 1019
Sarah Redfern High School
Minto · Government high school · 7-12
652 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Passfield Park School Minto NSW | Sarah Redfern High School Minto NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #285 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #768 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 98 | 652 |
| Girls / boys | 24 / 74 | 316 / 336 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 132 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 90 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +63% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 4.5 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 62.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 18.3 |
| Language background other than English | 73% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 8% |
| Suburb | Minto 2566 | Minto 2566 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Campbelltown (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | passfield-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | sarahredfe-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Passfield Park School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Passfield Park School has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 10.4).
- •Sarah Redfern High School is the larger school with 652 students compared with 98.
- •Passfield Park School has grown faster over five years (63% vs -3%).
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 Passfield Park School better than Sarah Redfern High School?
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 Passfield Park School and Sarah Redfern High School?
About 142 m in a straight line, between Minto and Minto in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Passfield Park School has 4.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sarah Redfern High School has 10.4.
How do Passfield Park School and Sarah Redfern High School rank in NSW?
Passfield Park School is unranked and Sarah Redfern High School is 285th of 539 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.