Alstonville High School vs Kingscliff High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 65 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alstonville High School
Alstonville · Government high school · 7-12
522 students · ICSEA 990
Kingscliff High School
Kingscliff · Government high school · 7-12
910 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Alstonville High School Alstonville NSW | Kingscliff High School Kingscliff NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #294 of 539 | #279 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #791 of 1,472 | #735 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 522 | 910 |
| Girls / boys | 255 / 267 | 422 / 488 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 89 | 158 |
| Year 12 cohort | 49 | 117 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.5 | 78.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 19.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 12% |
| Suburb | Alstonville 2477 | Kingscliff 2487 |
| Council area | Ballina | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | alstonvill-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | kingscliff-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kingscliff High School scores higher on the Success Index (50.4 vs 47.3).
- •Kingscliff High School has the higher ICSEA (991 vs 990), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Alstonville High School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.5).
- •Kingscliff High School is the larger school with 910 students compared with 522.
- •Kingscliff High School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -25%).
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 Alstonville High School better than Kingscliff High School?
On the Success Index, Kingscliff High School ranks higher (50.4 vs 47.3 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 Alstonville High School and Kingscliff High School?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Alstonville and Kingscliff in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alstonville High School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingscliff High School has 11.5.
How do Alstonville High School and Kingscliff High School rank in NSW?
Alstonville High School is 294th of 539 and Kingscliff High School is 279th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.