Gorokan High School vs Kanwal Public 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.
Gorokan High School
Lake Haven · Government high school · 7-12
981 students · ICSEA 923
Kanwal Public School
Kanwal · Government primary · K-6
500 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Gorokan High School Lake Haven NSW | Kanwal Public School Kanwal NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #487 of 539 | #1508 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1329 of 1,472 | #4579 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 981 | 500 |
| Girls / boys | 458 / 523 | 232 / 268 |
| Foundation intake | – | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | 207 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 108 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.5 | 31.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 8.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 19% |
| Suburb | Lake Haven 2263 | Kanwal 2259 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gorokan-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | kanwal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (24.3 vs 23.8).
- •Kanwal Public School has the higher ICSEA (942 vs 923), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gorokan High School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.9).
- •Gorokan High School is the larger school with 981 students compared with 500.
- •Gorokan High School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -19%).
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 Gorokan High School better than Kanwal Public 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 Gorokan High School and Kanwal Public School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Lake Haven and Kanwal in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gorokan High School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kanwal Public School has 15.9.
How do Gorokan High School and Kanwal Public School rank in NSW?
Gorokan High School is 487th of 539 and Kanwal Public School is 1508th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.