Gymea Technology High School vs Kirrawee Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 667 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gymea Technology High School
Gymea · Government high school · 7-12
554 students · ICSEA 1048
Kirrawee Public School
Kirrawee · Government primary · K-6
326 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Gymea Technology High School Gymea NSW | Kirrawee Public School Kirrawee NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #204 of 539 | #455 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #511 of 1,472 | #1367 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 554 | 326 |
| Girls / boys | 212 / 342 | 169 / 157 |
| Foundation intake | – | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | 108 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 82 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 24% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.2 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 31% | 32% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Gymea 2227 | Kirrawee 2232 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gymea-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | kirrawee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kirrawee Public School scores higher on the Success Index (66.1 vs 60.2).
- •Kirrawee Public School has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 1048), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gymea Technology High School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.5).
- •Gymea Technology High School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 326.
- •Kirrawee Public School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -15%).
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 Technology High School better than Kirrawee Public School?
On the Success Index, Kirrawee Public School ranks higher (66.1 vs 60.2 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 Technology High School and Kirrawee Public School?
About 667 m in a straight line, between Gymea and Kirrawee in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gymea Technology High School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kirrawee Public School has 15.5.
How do Gymea Technology High School and Kirrawee Public School rank in NSW?
Gymea Technology High School is 204th of 539 and Kirrawee Public School is 455th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.