Dapto High School vs Kariong Mountains High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 128 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dapto High School
Dapto · Government high school · 7-12
988 students · ICSEA 968
Kariong Mountains High School
Kariong · Government high school · 7-12
420 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Dapto High School Dapto NSW | Kariong Mountains High School Kariong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #363 of 539 | #352 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1020 of 1,472 | #995 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 988 | 420 |
| Girls / boys | 513 / 475 | 195 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 185 | 86 |
| Year 12 cohort | 116 | 42 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 968 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.1 | 43.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.8 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 12% |
| Suburb | Dapto 2530 | Kariong 2250 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dapto-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | kariongmtn-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kariong Mountains High School scores higher on the Success Index (38.2 vs 37.1).
- •Kariong Mountains High School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.6).
- •Dapto High School is the larger school with 988 students compared with 420.
- •Dapto High School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -17%).
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 Dapto High School better than Kariong Mountains High School?
On the Success Index, Kariong Mountains High School ranks higher (38.2 vs 37.1 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 Dapto High School and Kariong Mountains High School?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Dapto and Kariong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dapto High School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kariong Mountains High School has 9.7.
How do Dapto High School and Kariong Mountains High School rank in NSW?
Dapto High School is 363rd of 539 and Kariong Mountains High School is 352nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.