Sylvania High School vs Taren Point Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sylvania High School
Sylvania · Government high school · 7-12
750 students · ICSEA 1039
Taren Point Public School
Taren Point · Government primary · K-6
114 students · ICSEA 1043
| Measure | Sylvania High School Sylvania NSW | Taren Point Public School Taren Point NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #208 of 539 | #651 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #519 of 1,472 | #1985 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 750 | 114 |
| Girls / boys | 348 / 402 | 56 / 58 |
| Foundation intake | – | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 153 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 83 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1043 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.0 | 6.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 48% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 9% |
| Suburb | Sylvania 2224 | Taren Point 2229 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | sylvania-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | tarenpoint-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (59.9 vs 59.3).
- •Taren Point Public School has the higher ICSEA (1043 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sylvania High School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.3).
- •Sylvania High School is the larger school with 750 students compared with 114.
- •Taren Point Public School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -6%).
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 Sylvania High School better than Taren Point 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 Sylvania High School and Taren Point Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sylvania and Taren Point in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sylvania High School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taren Point Public School has 17.3.
How do Sylvania High School and Taren Point Public School rank in NSW?
Sylvania High School is 208th of 539 and Taren Point Public School is 651st of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.