Aspect South Coast School vs Corrimal High 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.
Aspect South Coast School
Corrimal · Independent special · U
129 students · ICSEA 1017
Corrimal High School
Corrimal · Government high school · 7-12
569 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | Aspect South Coast School Corrimal NSW | Corrimal High School Corrimal NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #295 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #794 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 129 | 569 |
| Girls / boys | 20 / 109 | 290 / 279 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 116 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 49 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +61% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 4.0 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 60.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.8 | 18.5 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 18% |
| Suburb | Corrimal 2518 | Corrimal 2518 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.autismspectrum.org.au | corrimal-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Aspect South Coast School has the higher ICSEA (1017 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aspect South Coast School has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 9.5).
- •Corrimal High School is the larger school with 569 students compared with 129.
- •Corrimal High School has grown faster over five years (61% vs -4%).
- •Aspect South Coast School is a independent school while Corrimal High School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Aspect South Coast School better than Corrimal High 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 Aspect South Coast School and Corrimal High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Corrimal and Corrimal in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspect South Coast School has 4.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Corrimal High School has 9.5.
How do Aspect South Coast School and Corrimal High School rank in NSW?
Aspect South Coast School is unranked and Corrimal High School is 295th of 539 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.