Dungog High School vs Illawarra Sports High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 246 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dungog High School
Dungog · Government high school · 7-12
566 students · ICSEA 937
Illawarra Sports High School
Berkeley · Government high school · 7-12
926 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Dungog High School Dungog NSW | Illawarra Sports High School Berkeley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #445 of 539 | #343 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1215 of 1,472 | #974 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 566 | 926 |
| Girls / boys | 283 / 283 | 380 / 546 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 103 | 209 |
| Year 12 cohort | 57 | 90 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 937 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.3 | 80.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 20.4 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 17% |
| Suburb | Dungog 2420 | Berkeley 2506 |
| Council area | Dungog | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | dungog-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | illawaspor-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Illawarra Sports High School scores higher on the Success Index (39.3 vs 28.7).
- •Dungog High School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.6).
- •Illawarra Sports High School is the larger school with 926 students compared with 566.
- •Illawarra Sports High School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -6%).
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 Dungog High School better than Illawarra Sports High School?
On the Success Index, Illawarra Sports High School ranks higher (39.3 vs 28.7 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 Dungog High School and Illawarra Sports High School?
About 246 km in a straight line, between Dungog and Berkeley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dungog High School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Illawarra Sports High School has 11.6.
How do Dungog High School and Illawarra Sports High School rank in NSW?
Dungog High School is 445th of 539 and Illawarra Sports High School is 343rd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.