Prairiewood High School vs St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary 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
St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary School
Greenfield Park · Independent primary · K-6
691 students · ICSEA 954
| Measure | Prairiewood High School Prairiewood NSW | St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary School Greenfield Park NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #326 of 539 | #1419 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #898 of 1,472 | #4332 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,288 | 691 |
| Girls / boys | 611 / 677 | 337 / 354 |
| Foundation intake | – | 102 |
| Year 7 cohort | 218 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 213 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 954 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 95.4 | 39.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 21.7 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 98% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Prairiewood 2176 | Greenfield Park 2176 |
| Council area | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | prairiewoo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.shaps.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Prairiewood High School scores higher on the Success Index (42.2 vs 27.3).
- •Prairiewood High School has the higher ICSEA (978 vs 954), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Prairiewood High School has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.7).
- •Prairiewood High School is the larger school with 1,288 students compared with 691.
- •Prairiewood High School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -2%).
- •Prairiewood High School is a government school while St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary 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 Prairiewood High School better than St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary School?
On the Success Index, Prairiewood High School ranks higher (42.2 vs 27.3 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 Prairiewood High School and St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Prairiewood and Greenfield 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 St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary School has 17.7.
How do Prairiewood High School and St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary School rank in NSW?
Prairiewood High School is 326th of 539 and St Hurmizd Assyrian Primary School is 1419th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.