Davidson High School vs Ku-ring-gai High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 7.6 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
Ku-ring-gai High School
North Turramurra · Government high school · 7-12
536 students · ICSEA 1088
| Measure | Davidson High School Frenchs Forest NSW | Ku-ring-gai High School North Turramurra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #131 of 539 | #28 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #325 of 1,472 | #86 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 790 | 536 |
| Girls / boys | 359 / 431 | 210 / 326 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 135 | 100 |
| Year 12 cohort | 104 | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1089 | 1088 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 56.6 | 50.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.1 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Frenchs Forest 2086 | North Turramurra 2074 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | davidson-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | kuringgai-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ku-ring-gai High School scores higher on the Success Index (79.0 vs 68.1).
- •Davidson High School has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1088), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ku-ring-gai High School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.9).
- •Davidson High School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 536.
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 Ku-ring-gai High School?
On the Success Index, Ku-ring-gai High School ranks higher (79.0 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 Ku-ring-gai High School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Frenchs Forest and North Turramurra 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 Ku-ring-gai High School has 10.6.
How do Davidson High School and Ku-ring-gai High School rank in NSW?
Davidson High School is 131st of 539 and Ku-ring-gai High School is 28th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.