Castle Cove Public School vs Killarney Heights 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.
Castle Cove Public School
Castle Cove · Government primary · K-6
273 students · ICSEA 1167
Killarney Heights High School
Killarney Heights · Government high school · 7-12
969 students · ICSEA 1132
| Measure | Castle Cove Public School Castle Cove NSW | Killarney Heights High School Killarney Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #156 of 1,619 | #32 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #575 of 4,908 | #97 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 273 | 969 |
| Girls / boys | 133 / 140 | 399 / 570 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 162 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 169 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -39% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1167 | 1132 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 67% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 16.3 | 66.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.1 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Castle Cove 2069 | Killarney Heights 2087 |
| Council area | Willoughby | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | castlecove-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | killarney-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Killarney Heights High School scores higher on the Success Index (77.9 vs 74.5).
- •Castle Cove Public School has the higher ICSEA (1167 vs 1132), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Killarney Heights High School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.7).
- •Killarney Heights High School is the larger school with 969 students compared with 273.
- •Killarney Heights High School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -39%).
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 Castle Cove Public School better than Killarney Heights High School?
On the Success Index, Killarney Heights High School ranks higher (77.9 vs 74.5 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 Castle Cove Public School and Killarney Heights High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Castle Cove and Killarney Heights in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Castle Cove Public School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Killarney Heights High School has 14.6.
How do Castle Cove Public School and Killarney Heights High School rank in NSW?
Castle Cove Public School is 156th of 1,619 and Killarney Heights High School is 32nd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.