Gorokan High School vs Punchbowl Boys High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 87 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
Punchbowl Boys High School
Punchbowl · Government high school · 7-12
472 students · ICSEA 923
| Measure | Gorokan High School Lake Haven NSW | Punchbowl Boys High School Punchbowl NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #487 of 539 | #435 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1329 of 1,472 | #1192 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 981 | 472 |
| Girls / boys | 458 / 523 | 0 / 472 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 207 | 79 |
| Year 12 cohort | 108 | 35 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 923 | 923 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.5 | 47.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 96% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 0% |
| Suburb | Lake Haven 2263 | Punchbowl 2196 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gorokan-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | punchbowlb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Punchbowl Boys High School scores higher on the Success Index (29.4 vs 24.3).
- •Punchbowl Boys High School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.3).
- •Gorokan High School is the larger school with 981 students compared with 472.
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 Punchbowl Boys High School?
On the Success Index, Punchbowl Boys High School ranks higher (29.4 vs 24.3 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 Gorokan High School and Punchbowl Boys High School?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Lake Haven and Punchbowl 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 Punchbowl Boys High School has 10.0.
How do Gorokan High School and Punchbowl Boys High School rank in NSW?
Gorokan High School is 487th of 539 and Punchbowl Boys High School is 435th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.