Prairievale Public School vs St Johns Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 742 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Prairievale Public School
Bossley Park · Government primary · K-6
419 students · ICSEA 894
St Johns Park High School
St Johns Park · Government high school · 7-12
923 students · ICSEA 927
| Measure | Prairievale Public School Bossley Park NSW | St Johns Park High School St Johns Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1484 of 1,619 | #460 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4518 of 4,908 | #1263 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 419 | 923 |
| Girls / boys | 195 / 224 | 408 / 515 |
| Foundation intake | 55 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 156 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 155 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 927 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.1 | 78.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 19.0 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Bossley Park 2176 | St Johns Park 2176 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | prairieval-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjohnspk-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St Johns Park High School scores higher on the Success Index (26.8 vs 24.8).
- •St Johns Park High School has the higher ICSEA (927 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Johns Park High School is the larger school with 923 students compared with 419.
- •St Johns Park High School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -6%).
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 Prairievale Public School better than St Johns Park High School?
On the Success Index, St Johns Park High School ranks higher (26.8 vs 24.8 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 Prairievale Public School and St Johns Park High School?
About 742 m in a straight line, between Bossley Park and St Johns Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Prairievale Public School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Johns Park High School has 11.8.
How do Prairievale Public School and St Johns Park High School rank in NSW?
Prairievale Public School is 1484th of 1,619 and St Johns Park High School is 460th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.