Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus vs Sir Joseph Banks High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 241 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus
Tuncurry · Government high school · 7-10
466 students · ICSEA 949
Sir Joseph Banks High School
Revesby · Government high school · 7-12
945 students · ICSEA 949
| Measure | Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus Tuncurry NSW | Sir Joseph Banks High School Revesby NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #371 of 539 | #369 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1043 of 1,472 | #1039 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 466 | 945 |
| Girls / boys | 223 / 243 | 339 / 606 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 118 | 144 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 137 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 949 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.2 | 79.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 19.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 2% |
| Suburb | Tuncurry 2428 | Revesby 2212 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Canterbury-Bankstown |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | glctuncurr-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | sirjosephb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (36.1 vs 36.3).
- •Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.9).
- •Sir Joseph Banks High School is the larger school with 945 students compared with 466.
- •Sir Joseph Banks High School has grown faster over five years (32% vs -7%).
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 Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus better than Sir Joseph Banks High 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 Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus and Sir Joseph Banks High School?
About 241 km in a straight line, between Tuncurry and Revesby in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sir Joseph Banks High School has 11.9.
How do Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus and Sir Joseph Banks High School rank in NSW?
Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus is 371st of 539 and Sir Joseph Banks High School is 369th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.