Cronulla High School vs Kurnell Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 5.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cronulla High School
Cronulla · Government high school · 7-12
1,205 students · ICSEA 1050
Kurnell Public School
Kurnell · Government primary · K-6
211 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Cronulla High School Cronulla NSW | Kurnell Public School Kurnell NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #228 of 539 | #744 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #588 of 1,472 | #2278 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 1,205 | 211 |
| Girls / boys | 605 / 600 | 97 / 114 |
| Foundation intake | – | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | 203 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 200 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.5 | 13.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Cronulla 2230 | Kurnell 2231 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cronulla-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | kurnell-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cronulla High School scores higher on the Success Index (56.7 vs 55.6).
- •Cronulla High School has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cronulla High School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.9).
- •Cronulla High School is the larger school with 1,205 students compared with 211.
- •Kurnell Public School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -6%).
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 Cronulla High School better than Kurnell Public School?
On the Success Index, Cronulla High School ranks higher (56.7 vs 55.6 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 Cronulla High School and Kurnell Public School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Cronulla and Kurnell in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cronulla High School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kurnell Public School has 15.9.
How do Cronulla High School and Kurnell Public School rank in NSW?
Cronulla High School is 228th of 539 and Kurnell Public School is 744th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.