Colo High School vs Kurmond Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Colo High School
North Richmond · Government high school · 7-12
807 students · ICSEA 1001
Kurmond Public School
Kurmond · Government primary · K-6
125 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Colo High School North Richmond NSW | Kurmond Public School Kurmond NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #341 of 539 | #1176 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #966 of 1,472 | #3670 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 807 | 125 |
| Girls / boys | 386 / 421 | 60 / 65 |
| Foundation intake | – | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 146 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 91 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.1 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 6% |
| Suburb | North Richmond 2754 | Kurmond 2757 |
| Council area | Hawkesbury | Hawkesbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | colo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | kurmond-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Colo High School scores higher on the Success Index (39.5 vs 36.5).
- •Colo High School has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Colo High School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 125.
- •Colo High School has grown faster over five years (-9% vs -19%).
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 Colo High School better than Kurmond Public School?
On the Success Index, Colo High School ranks higher (39.5 vs 36.5 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 Colo High School and Kurmond Public School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between North Richmond and Kurmond in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Colo High School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kurmond Public School has 13.9.
How do Colo High School and Kurmond Public School rank in NSW?
Colo High School is 341st of 539 and Kurmond Public School is 1176th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.