Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus vs Corowa High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 530 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus
Woy Woy · Government high school · 10-12
644 students · ICSEA 974
Corowa High School
Corowa · Government high school · 7-12
291 students · ICSEA 975
| Measure | Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus Woy Woy NSW | Corowa High School Corowa NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #303 of 539 | #299 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #823 of 1,472 | #810 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 10-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 644 | 291 |
| Girls / boys | 308 / 336 | 129 / 162 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 58 |
| Year 12 cohort | 150 | 31 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 975 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 8.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.9 | 35.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 4% |
| Suburb | Woy Woy 2256 | Corowa 2646 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Federation |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | woywoy-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | corowa-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (46.0 vs 46.4).
- •Corowa High School has the higher ICSEA (975 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Corowa High School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 10.0).
- •Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus is the larger school with 644 students compared with 291.
- •Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -14%).
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 Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus better than Corowa 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 Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus and Corowa High School?
About 530 km in a straight line, between Woy Woy and Corowa in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Corowa High School has 8.1.
How do Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus and Corowa High School rank in NSW?
Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus is 303rd of 539 and Corowa High School is 299th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.