Seven Hills High School vs Vardys Road Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 648 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Seven Hills High School
Seven Hills · Government high school · 7-12
480 students · ICSEA 969
Vardys Road Public School
Seven Hills · Government primary · K-6
437 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Seven Hills High School Seven Hills NSW | Vardys Road Public School Seven Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #254 of 539 | #801 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #670 of 1,472 | #2452 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 480 | 437 |
| Girls / boys | 218 / 262 | 222 / 215 |
| Foundation intake | – | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | 102 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 14 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +51% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.9 | 25.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 3% |
| Suburb | Seven Hills 2147 | Seven Hills 2147 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Blacktown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | sevenhills-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | vardysroad-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (53.4 vs 53.5).
- •Vardys Road Public School has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Seven Hills High School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 16.9).
- •Seven Hills High School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 437.
- •Seven Hills High School has grown faster over five years (51% vs -18%).
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 Seven Hills High School better than Vardys Road Public 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 Seven Hills High School and Vardys Road Public School?
About 648 m in a straight line, between Seven Hills and Seven Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Seven Hills High School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Vardys Road Public School has 16.9.
How do Seven Hills High School and Vardys Road Public School rank in NSW?
Seven Hills High School is 254th of 539 and Vardys Road Public School is 801st of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.