Gymea Bay Public School vs Kirrawee High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 942 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gymea Bay Public School
Gymea Bay · Government primary · K-6
763 students · ICSEA 1091
Kirrawee High School
Kirrawee · Government high school · 7-12
1,185 students · ICSEA 1092
| Measure | Gymea Bay Public School Gymea Bay NSW | Kirrawee High School Kirrawee NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #402 of 1,619 | #82 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1239 of 4,908 | #227 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 763 | 1,185 |
| Girls / boys | 371 / 392 | 619 / 566 |
| Foundation intake | 128 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 230 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 147 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1091 | 1092 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 82th |
| Top SEA quarter | 37% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.0 | 83.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.7 | 17.4 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Gymea Bay 2227 | Kirrawee 2232 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gymeabay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kirrawee-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kirrawee High School scores higher on the Success Index (72.4 vs 67.6).
- •Kirrawee High School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 1091), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kirrawee High School has fewer students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.2).
- •Kirrawee High School is the larger school with 1,185 students compared with 763.
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 Gymea Bay Public School better than Kirrawee High School?
On the Success Index, Kirrawee High School ranks higher (72.4 vs 67.6 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 Gymea Bay Public School and Kirrawee High School?
About 942 m in a straight line, between Gymea Bay and Kirrawee in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gymea Bay Public School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kirrawee High School has 14.2.
How do Gymea Bay Public School and Kirrawee High School rank in NSW?
Gymea Bay Public School is 402nd of 1,619 and Kirrawee High School is 82nd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.