Chester Hill High School vs Kanahooka High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 71 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Hill High School
Chester Hill · Government high school · 7-12
1,056 students · ICSEA 912
Kanahooka High School
Kanahooka · Government high school · 7-12
581 students · ICSEA 912
| Measure | Chester Hill High School Chester Hill NSW | Kanahooka High School Kanahooka NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #521 of 539 | #455 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1412 of 1,472 | #1242 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,056 | 581 |
| Girls / boys | 514 / 542 | 276 / 305 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 157 | 111 |
| Year 12 cohort | 146 | 69 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 912 | 912 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 98.5 | 64.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 19.5 |
| Language background other than English | 94% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 21% |
| Suburb | Chester Hill 2162 | Kanahooka 2530 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | chesterhil-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | kanahooka-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kanahooka High School scores higher on the Success Index (27.6 vs 19.7).
- •Kanahooka High School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 10.7).
- •Chester Hill High School is the larger school with 1,056 students compared with 581.
- •Kanahooka High School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -21%).
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 Chester Hill High School better than Kanahooka High School?
On the Success Index, Kanahooka High School ranks higher (27.6 vs 19.7 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 Chester Hill High School and Kanahooka High School?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Chester Hill and Kanahooka in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Chester Hill High School has 10.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kanahooka High School has 9.0.
How do Chester Hill High School and Kanahooka High School rank in NSW?
Chester Hill High School is 521st of 539 and Kanahooka High School is 455th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.