Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus vs James Cook Boys High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 5.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus
Oatley · Government high school · 11-12
741 students · ICSEA 1022
James Cook Boys High School
Kogarah · Government high school · 7-12
473 students · ICSEA 1022
| Measure | Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus Oatley NSW | James Cook Boys High School Kogarah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #213 of 539 | #107 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #538 of 1,472 | #281 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 741 | 473 |
| Girls / boys | 397 / 344 | 0 / 473 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 66 |
| Year 12 cohort | 350 | 49 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +52% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1022 |
| ICSEA percentile | 56th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.7 | 47.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 11.2 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 72% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Oatley 2223 | Kogarah 2217 |
| Council area | Georges River | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | oatleysnr-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/ | jamescookb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •James Cook Boys High School scores higher on the Success Index (70.3 vs 59.0).
- •James Cook Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.1).
- •Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus is the larger school with 741 students compared with 473.
- •James Cook Boys High School has grown faster over five years (52% vs -1%).
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 Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus better than James Cook Boys High School?
On the Success Index, James Cook Boys High School ranks higher (70.3 vs 59.0 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 Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus and James Cook Boys High School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Oatley and Kogarah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and James Cook Boys High School has 9.9.
How do Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus and James Cook Boys High School rank in NSW?
Georges River College Oatley Senior Campus is 213th of 539 and James Cook Boys High School is 107th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.