Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design vs Kirrawee High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 17 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design
Dulwich Hill · Government high school · 7-12
804 students · ICSEA 1092
Kirrawee High School
Kirrawee · Government high school · 7-12
1,185 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design Dulwich Hill NSW | Kirrawee High School Kirrawee NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #90 of 539 | #82 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #247 of 1,472 | #227 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 804 | 1,185 |
| Girls / boys | 443 / 361 | 619 / 566 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 118 | 230 |
| Year 12 cohort | 124 | 147 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 39% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.4 | 83.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.1 | 17.4 |
| Language background other than English | 36% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Dulwich Hill 2203 | Kirrawee 2232 |
| Council area | Inner West | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | dulwich-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | kirrawee-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (71.6 vs 72.4).
- •Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.2).
- •Kirrawee High School is the larger school with 1,185 students compared with 804.
- •Kirrawee High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -10%).
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 Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design better than Kirrawee High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design and Kirrawee High School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Dulwich Hill and Kirrawee in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kirrawee High School has 14.2.
How do Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design and Kirrawee High School rank in NSW?
Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design is 90th of 539 and Kirrawee High School is 82nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.