Cardiff High School vs Kingsgrove High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 123 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cardiff High School
Cardiff · Government high school · 7-12
778 students · ICSEA 986
Kingsgrove High School
Kingsgrove · Government high school · 7-12
672 students · ICSEA 986
| Measure | Cardiff High School Cardiff NSW | Kingsgrove High School Kingsgrove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #261 of 539 | #318 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #687 of 1,472 | #876 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 778 | 672 |
| Girls / boys | 367 / 411 | 243 / 429 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 146 | 115 |
| Year 12 cohort | 92 | 81 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 986 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 40th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.1 | 57.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 13.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 1% |
| Suburb | Cardiff 2285 | Kingsgrove 2208 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cardiff-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | kingsgrove-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cardiff High School scores higher on the Success Index (52.2 vs 43.4).
- •Cardiff High School is the larger school with 778 students compared with 672.
- •Cardiff High School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -18%).
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 Cardiff High School better than Kingsgrove High School?
On the Success Index, Cardiff High School ranks higher (52.2 vs 43.4 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 Cardiff High School and Kingsgrove High School?
About 123 km in a straight line, between Cardiff and Kingsgrove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cardiff High School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingsgrove High School has 11.6.
How do Cardiff High School and Kingsgrove High School rank in NSW?
Cardiff High School is 261st of 539 and Kingsgrove High School is 318th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.