Forestville Public School vs Killarney Heights High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Forestville Public School
Forestville · Government primary · K-6
462 students · ICSEA 1141
Killarney Heights High School
Killarney Heights · Government high school · 7-12
969 students · ICSEA 1132
| Measure | Forestville Public School Forestville NSW | Killarney Heights High School Killarney Heights NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #161 of 1,619 | #32 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #586 of 4,908 | #97 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 462 | 969 |
| Girls / boys | 220 / 242 | 399 / 570 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 162 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 169 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1141 | 1132 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.0 | 66.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 12.8 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 45% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Forestville 2087 | Killarney Heights 2087 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Northern Beaches |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | forestvill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | killarney-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Killarney Heights High School scores higher on the Success Index (77.9 vs 74.4).
- •Forestville Public School has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1132), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Killarney Heights High School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.5).
- •Killarney Heights High School is the larger school with 969 students compared with 462.
- •Killarney Heights High School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -28%).
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 Forestville Public School better than Killarney Heights High School?
On the Success Index, Killarney Heights High School ranks higher (77.9 vs 74.4 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 Forestville Public School and Killarney Heights High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Forestville and Killarney Heights in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Forestville Public School has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Killarney Heights High School has 14.6.
How do Forestville Public School and Killarney Heights High School rank in NSW?
Forestville Public School is 161st of 1,619 and Killarney Heights High School is 32nd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.