Corrimal High School vs Hoxton Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 51 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Corrimal High School
Corrimal · Government high school · 7-12
569 students · ICSEA 940
Hoxton Park High School
Hinchinbrook · Government high school · 7-12
895 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | Corrimal High School Corrimal NSW | Hoxton Park High School Hinchinbrook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #295 of 539 | #443 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #794 of 1,472 | #1212 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 569 | 895 |
| Girls / boys | 290 / 279 | 390 / 505 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 116 | 171 |
| Year 12 cohort | 49 | 103 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +61% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.1 | 70.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.5 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 82% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 3% |
| Suburb | Corrimal 2518 | Hinchinbrook 2168 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | corrimal-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | hoxtonpark-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Corrimal High School scores higher on the Success Index (47.1 vs 28.9).
- •Corrimal High School has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.6).
- •Hoxton Park High School is the larger school with 895 students compared with 569.
- •Corrimal High School has grown faster over five years (61% vs 11%).
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 High School better than Hoxton Park High School?
On the Success Index, Corrimal High School ranks higher (47.1 vs 28.9 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 Corrimal High School and Hoxton Park High School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Corrimal and Hinchinbrook in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Corrimal High School has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Hoxton Park High School has 12.6.
How do Corrimal High School and Hoxton Park High School rank in NSW?
Corrimal High School is 295th of 539 and Hoxton Park High School is 443rd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.