Cherrybrook Technology High School vs Killara High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 13 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cherrybrook Technology High School
Cherrybrook · Government high school · 7-12
2,098 students · ICSEA 1146
Killara High School
Killara · Government high school · 7-12
1,803 students · ICSEA 1147
| Measure | Cherrybrook Technology High School Cherrybrook NSW | Killara High School Killara NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #42 of 539 | #59 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #112 of 1,472 | #165 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 2,098 | 1,803 |
| Girls / boys | 952 / 1,146 | 751 / 1,052 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 347 | 349 |
| Year 12 cohort | 328 | 278 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1146 | 1147 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 59% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 134.8 | 119.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.2 | 19.2 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Cherrybrook 2126 | Killara 2071 |
| Council area | Hornsby | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cherrybrok-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | killara-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cherrybrook Technology High School scores higher on the Success Index (77.0 vs 75.2).
- •Killara High School has the higher ICSEA (1147 vs 1146), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Killara High School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.6).
- •Cherrybrook Technology High School is the larger school with 2,098 students compared with 1,803.
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 Cherrybrook Technology High School better than Killara High School?
On the Success Index, Cherrybrook Technology High School ranks higher (77.0 vs 75.2 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 Cherrybrook Technology High School and Killara High School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Cherrybrook and Killara in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cherrybrook Technology High School has 15.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Killara High School has 15.1.
How do Cherrybrook Technology High School and Killara High School rank in NSW?
Cherrybrook Technology High School is 42nd of 539 and Killara High School is 59th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.