Prairiewood High School vs Smithfield West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Prairiewood High School
Prairiewood · Government high school · 7-12
1,288 students · ICSEA 978
Smithfield West Public School
Wetherill Park · Government primary · K-6
300 students · ICSEA 900
| Measure | Prairiewood High School Prairiewood NSW | Smithfield West Public School Wetherill Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #326 of 539 | #1577 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #898 of 1,472 | #4760 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,288 | 300 |
| Girls / boys | 611 / 677 | 149 / 151 |
| Foundation intake | – | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 218 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 213 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 900 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 95.4 | 20.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 80% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Prairiewood 2176 | Wetherill Park 2164 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | prairiewoo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | smithfielw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Prairiewood High School scores higher on the Success Index (42.2 vs 20.4).
- •Prairiewood High School has the higher ICSEA (978 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Prairiewood High School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.8).
- •Prairiewood High School is the larger school with 1,288 students compared with 300.
- •Prairiewood High School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -7%).
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 Prairiewood High School better than Smithfield West Public School?
On the Success Index, Prairiewood High School ranks higher (42.2 vs 20.4 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 Prairiewood High School and Smithfield West Public School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Prairiewood and Wetherill Park in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Prairiewood High School has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Smithfield West Public School has 14.8.
How do Prairiewood High School and Smithfield West Public School rank in NSW?
Prairiewood High School is 326th of 539 and Smithfield West Public School is 1577th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.