Cronulla High School vs Port Hacking High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 5.5 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
Port Hacking High School
Miranda · Government high school · 7-12
950 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Cronulla High School Cronulla NSW | Port Hacking High School Miranda NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #228 of 539 | #232 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #588 of 1,472 | #601 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,205 | 950 |
| Girls / boys | 605 / 600 | 428 / 522 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 203 | 157 |
| Year 12 cohort | 200 | 158 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.5 | 72.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 17.8 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Cronulla 2230 | Miranda 2228 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cronulla-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | porthackin-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (56.7 vs 56.2).
- •Port Hacking High School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.0).
- •Cronulla High School is the larger school with 1,205 students compared with 950.
- •Cronulla High School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -20%).
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 Port Hacking 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 Cronulla High School and Port Hacking High School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Cronulla and Miranda 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 Port Hacking High School has 13.0.
How do Cronulla High School and Port Hacking High School rank in NSW?
Cronulla High School is 228th of 539 and Port Hacking High School is 232nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.