Strathfield Girls High School vs Strathfield South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Strathfield Girls High School
Strathfield · Government high school · 7-12
1,063 students · ICSEA 1077
Strathfield South High School
Enfield · Government high school · 7-12
549 students · ICSEA 961
| Measure | Strathfield Girls High School Strathfield NSW | Strathfield South High School Enfield NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #122 of 539 | #282 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #308 of 1,472 | #757 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,063 | 549 |
| Girls / boys | 1,063 / 0 | 209 / 340 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 161 | 93 |
| Year 12 cohort | 178 | 82 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1077 | 961 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 29th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.4 | 64.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 22.1 |
| Language background other than English | 90% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Strathfield 2135 | Enfield 2136 |
| Council area | Strathfield | Strathfield |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | strathfieg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | strathfies-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Strathfield Girls High School scores higher on the Success Index (69.0 vs 49.4).
- •Strathfield Girls High School has the higher ICSEA (1077 vs 961), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Strathfield South High School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 14.1).
- •Strathfield Girls High School is the larger school with 1,063 students compared with 549.
- •Strathfield Girls High School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -16%).
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 Strathfield Girls High School better than Strathfield South High School?
On the Success Index, Strathfield Girls High School ranks higher (69.0 vs 49.4 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 Strathfield Girls High School and Strathfield South High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Strathfield and Enfield in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Strathfield Girls High School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Strathfield South High School has 8.5.
How do Strathfield Girls High School and Strathfield South High School rank in NSW?
Strathfield Girls High School is 122nd of 539 and Strathfield South High School is 282nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.