Punchbowl Boys High School vs Windsor High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 40 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Punchbowl Boys High School
Punchbowl · Government high school · 7-12
472 students · ICSEA 923
Windsor High School
Mcgraths Hill · Government high school · 7-12
642 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Punchbowl Boys High School Punchbowl NSW | Windsor High School Mcgraths Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #435 of 539 | #404 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1192 of 1,472 | #1118 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 472 | 642 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 472 | 296 / 346 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 79 | 143 |
| Year 12 cohort | 35 | 61 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.2 | 56.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.2 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 21% |
| Suburb | Punchbowl 2196 | Mcgraths Hill 2756 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | punchbowlb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | windsor-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Windsor High School scores higher on the Success Index (32.8 vs 29.4).
- •Punchbowl Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.4).
- •Windsor High School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 472.
- •Windsor High School has grown faster over five years (15% vs -1%).
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 Punchbowl Boys High School better than Windsor High School?
On the Success Index, Windsor High School ranks higher (32.8 vs 29.4 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 Punchbowl Boys High School and Windsor High School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Punchbowl and Mcgraths Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Punchbowl Boys High School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Windsor High School has 11.4.
How do Punchbowl Boys High School and Windsor High School rank in NSW?
Punchbowl Boys High School is 435th of 539 and Windsor High School is 404th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.