Cudgen Public School vs Kingscliff High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cudgen Public School
Cudgen · Government primary · K-6
161 students · ICSEA 984
Kingscliff High School
Kingscliff · Government high school · 7-12
910 students · ICSEA 991
| Measure | Cudgen Public School Cudgen NSW | Kingscliff High School Kingscliff NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #985 of 1,619 | #279 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3066 of 4,908 | #735 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 161 | 910 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 82 | 422 / 488 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 158 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 117 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 984 | 991 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 78.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 19.0 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 12% |
| Suburb | Cudgen 2487 | Kingscliff 2487 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cudgen-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kingscliff-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kingscliff High School scores higher on the Success Index (50.4 vs 45.2).
- •Kingscliff High School has the higher ICSEA (991 vs 984), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingscliff High School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.8).
- •Kingscliff High School is the larger school with 910 students compared with 161.
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 Cudgen Public School better than Kingscliff High School?
On the Success Index, Kingscliff High School ranks higher (50.4 vs 45.2 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 Cudgen Public School and Kingscliff High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cudgen and Kingscliff in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cudgen Public School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingscliff High School has 11.5.
How do Cudgen Public School and Kingscliff High School rank in NSW?
Cudgen Public School is 985th of 1,619 and Kingscliff High School is 279th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.