Como West Public School vs The Jannali High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Como West Public School
Como · Government primary · K-6
275 students · ICSEA 1109
The Jannali High School
Jannali · Government high school · 7-12
925 students · ICSEA 1051
| Measure | Como West Public School Como NSW | The Jannali High School Jannali NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #339 of 1,619 | #222 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1115 of 4,908 | #562 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 275 | 925 |
| Girls / boys | 128 / 147 | 433 / 492 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 122 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 136 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1051 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 69th |
| Top SEA quarter | 43% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 65.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.6 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Como 2226 | Jannali 2226 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | comowest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | jannali-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Como West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.9 vs 57.9).
- •Como West Public School has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1051), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Jannali High School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.6).
- •The Jannali High School is the larger school with 925 students compared with 275.
- •The Jannali High School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -17%).
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 Como West Public School better than The Jannali High School?
On the Success Index, Como West Public School ranks higher (68.9 vs 57.9 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 Como West Public School and The Jannali High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Como and Jannali in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Como West Public School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Jannali High School has 14.1.
How do Como West Public School and The Jannali High School rank in NSW?
Como West Public School is 339th of 1,619 and The Jannali High School is 222nd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.