Colyton High School vs Moruya High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 247 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Colyton High School
St Marys · Government high school · 7-12
765 students · ICSEA 922
Moruya High School
Moruya · Government high school · 7-12
356 students · ICSEA 922
| Measure | Colyton High School St Marys NSW | Moruya High School Moruya NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #462 of 539 | #464 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1267 of 1,472 | #1275 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 765 | 356 |
| Girls / boys | 383 / 382 | 159 / 197 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 141 | 64 |
| Year 12 cohort | 79 | 43 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 922 | 922 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 6.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.9 | 59.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 18.5 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 19% |
| Suburb | St Marys 2760 | Moruya 2537 |
| Council area | Penrith | Eurobodalla |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | colyton-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | moruya-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (26.6 vs 26.5).
- •Moruya High School has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 12.6).
- •Colyton High School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 356.
- •Colyton High School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -33%).
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 Colyton High School better than Moruya High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Colyton High School and Moruya High School?
About 247 km in a straight line, between St Marys and Moruya in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Colyton High School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moruya High School has 6.0.
How do Colyton High School and Moruya High School rank in NSW?
Colyton High School is 462nd of 539 and Moruya High School is 464th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.