Crookwell High School vs Crookwell Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 840 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Crookwell High School
Crookwell · Government high school · 7-12
182 students · ICSEA 940
Crookwell Public School
Crookwell · Government primary · K-6
220 students · ICSEA 963
| Measure | Crookwell High School Crookwell NSW | Crookwell Public School Crookwell NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #427 of 539 | #1220 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1176 of 1,472 | #3793 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 182 | 220 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 103 | 92 / 128 |
| Foundation intake | – | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | 26 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 21 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 963 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 13.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 7% |
| Suburb | Crookwell 2583 | Crookwell 2583 |
| Council area | Upper Lachlan | Upper Lachlan |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | crookwell-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | crookwell-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Crookwell Public School scores higher on the Success Index (34.7 vs 30.2).
- •Crookwell Public School has the higher ICSEA (963 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Crookwell High School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 16.5).
- •Crookwell Public School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 182.
- •Crookwell Public School has grown faster over five years (22% vs -21%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Dickson
Frequently asked questions
Is Crookwell High School better than Crookwell Public School?
On the Success Index, Crookwell Public School ranks higher (34.7 vs 30.2 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 Crookwell High School and Crookwell Public School?
About 840 m in a straight line, between Crookwell and Crookwell in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Crookwell High School has 7.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Crookwell Public School has 16.5.
How do Crookwell High School and Crookwell Public School rank in NSW?
Crookwell High School is 427th of 539 and Crookwell Public School is 1220th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.