Corrimal East Public School vs Corrimal High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 462 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Corrimal East Public School
Corrimal · Government primary · K-6
297 students · ICSEA 1046
Corrimal High School
Corrimal · Government high school · 7-12
569 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | Corrimal East Public School Corrimal NSW | Corrimal High School Corrimal NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #408 of 1,619 | #295 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1248 of 4,908 | #794 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 297 | 569 |
| Girls / boys | 134 / 163 | 290 / 279 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 116 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 49 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | +61% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1046 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 60.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.5 | 18.5 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 18% |
| Suburb | Corrimal 2518 | Corrimal 2518 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | corrimale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | corrimal-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Corrimal East Public School scores higher on the Success Index (67.5 vs 47.1).
- •Corrimal East Public School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Corrimal High School has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 15.4).
- •Corrimal High School is the larger school with 569 students compared with 297.
- •Corrimal High School has grown faster over five years (61% vs 28%).
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 Corrimal East Public School better than Corrimal High School?
On the Success Index, Corrimal East Public School ranks higher (67.5 vs 47.1 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 Corrimal East Public School and Corrimal High School?
About 462 m in a straight line, between Corrimal and Corrimal in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Corrimal East Public School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Corrimal High School has 9.5.
How do Corrimal East Public School and Corrimal High School rank in NSW?
Corrimal East Public School is 408th of 1,619 and Corrimal High School is 295th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.