Davidson High School vs Kambora Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Davidson High School
Frenchs Forest · Government high school · 7-12
790 students · ICSEA 1089
Kambora Public School
Davidson · Government primary · K-6
32 students · ICSEA 1101
| Measure | Davidson High School Frenchs Forest NSW | Kambora Public School Davidson NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #131 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #325 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 790 | 32 |
| Girls / boys | 359 / 431 | 12 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | – | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | 135 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 104 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -85% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1089 | 1101 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 5.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.6 | 5.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Frenchs Forest 2086 | Davidson 2085 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | davidson-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | kambora-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kambora Public School scores higher on the Success Index (72.4 vs 68.1).
- •Kambora Public School has the higher ICSEA (1101 vs 1089), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kambora Public School has fewer students per teacher (5.9 vs 13.9).
- •Davidson High School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 32.
- •Davidson High School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -85%).
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 Davidson High School better than Kambora Public School?
On the Success Index, Kambora Public School ranks higher (72.4 vs 68.1 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 Davidson High School and Kambora Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Frenchs Forest and Davidson in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Davidson High School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kambora Public School has 5.9.
How do Davidson High School and Kambora Public School rank in NSW?
Davidson High School is 131st of 539 and Kambora Public School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.