Byron Bay High School vs Port Hacking High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 643 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Byron Bay High School
Byron Bay · Government high school · 7-12
820 students · ICSEA 1050
Port Hacking High School
Miranda · Government high school · 7-12
950 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Byron Bay High School Byron Bay NSW | Port Hacking High School Miranda NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #188 of 539 | #232 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #469 of 1,472 | #601 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 820 | 950 |
| Girls / boys | 419 / 401 | 428 / 522 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 175 | 157 |
| Year 12 cohort | 98 | 158 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.6 | 72.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 17.8 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Byron Bay 2481 | Miranda 2228 |
| Council area | Byron | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | byronbay-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | porthackin-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Byron Bay High School scores higher on the Success Index (61.9 vs 56.2).
- •Port Hacking High School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.4).
- •Port Hacking High School is the larger school with 950 students compared with 820.
- •Byron Bay High School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -20%).
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 Byron Bay High School better than Port Hacking High School?
On the Success Index, Byron Bay High School ranks higher (61.9 vs 56.2 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 Byron Bay High School and Port Hacking High School?
About 643 km in a straight line, between Byron Bay and Miranda in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Byron Bay High School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Hacking High School has 13.0.
How do Byron Bay High School and Port Hacking High School rank in NSW?
Byron Bay High School is 188th of 539 and Port Hacking High School is 232nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.