Dora Creek Public School vs Morisset High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dora Creek Public School
Dora Creek · Government primary · K-6
139 students · ICSEA 939
Morisset High School
Morisset · Government high school · 7-12
687 students · ICSEA 929
| Measure | Dora Creek Public School Dora Creek NSW | Morisset High School Morisset NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1425 of 1,619 | #432 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4358 of 4,908 | #1184 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 139 | 687 |
| Girls / boys | 71 / 68 | 315 / 372 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 132 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 58 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 939 | 929 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 66.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 20.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 20% |
| Suburb | Dora Creek 2264 | Morisset 2264 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | doracreek-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | morisset-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Morisset High School scores higher on the Success Index (29.9 vs 26.9).
- •Dora Creek Public School has the higher ICSEA (939 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Morisset High School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 17.6).
- •Morisset High School is the larger school with 687 students compared with 139.
- •Dora Creek Public School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -4%).
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 Dora Creek Public School better than Morisset High School?
On the Success Index, Morisset High School ranks higher (29.9 vs 26.9 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 Dora Creek Public School and Morisset High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Dora Creek and Morisset in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dora Creek Public School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Morisset High School has 10.3.
How do Dora Creek Public School and Morisset High School rank in NSW?
Dora Creek Public School is 1425th of 1,619 and Morisset High School is 432nd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.