Crookwell High School vs Tweed River High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 796 km 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
Tweed River High School
Tweed Heads South · Government high school · 7-12
590 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | Crookwell High School Crookwell NSW | Tweed River High School Tweed Heads South NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #427 of 539 | #383 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1176 of 1,472 | #1072 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 182 | 590 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 103 | 249 / 341 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 26 | 97 |
| Year 12 cohort | 21 | 69 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 940 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.5 | 59.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 15.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 24% |
| Suburb | Crookwell 2583 | Tweed Heads South 2486 |
| Council area | Upper Lachlan | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | crookwell-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | tweedriver-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Tweed River High School scores higher on the Success Index (34.7 vs 30.2).
- •Crookwell High School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 9.9).
- •Tweed River High School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 182.
- •Tweed River High School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -21%).
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 Crookwell High School better than Tweed River High School?
On the Success Index, Tweed River High 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 Tweed River High School?
About 796 km in a straight line, between Crookwell and Tweed Heads South 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 Tweed River High School has 9.9.
How do Crookwell High School and Tweed River High School rank in NSW?
Crookwell High School is 427th of 539 and Tweed River High School is 383rd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.