Blaxland High School vs Kotara High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 136 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Blaxland High School
Blaxland · Government high school · 7-12
998 students · ICSEA 1065
Kotara High School
Adamstown · Government high school · 7-12
1,130 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | Blaxland High School Blaxland NSW | Kotara High School Adamstown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #152 of 539 | #142 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #374 of 1,472 | #349 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 998 | 1,130 |
| Girls / boys | 482 / 516 | 512 / 618 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 193 | 193 |
| Year 12 cohort | 143 | 148 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1065 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 28% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.2 | 85.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Blaxland 2774 | Adamstown 2289 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blaxland-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | kotara-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kotara High School scores higher on the Success Index (67.4 vs 66.2).
- •Kotara High School has the higher ICSEA (1066 vs 1065), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kotara High School is the larger school with 1,130 students compared with 998.
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 Blaxland High School better than Kotara High School?
On the Success Index, Kotara High School ranks higher (67.4 vs 66.2 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 Blaxland High School and Kotara High School?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Blaxland and Adamstown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Blaxland High School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kotara High School has 13.2.
How do Blaxland High School and Kotara High School rank in NSW?
Blaxland High School is 152nd of 539 and Kotara High School is 142nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.