Henry Kendall High School vs Kariong Mountains High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 3.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Henry Kendall High School
Gosford · Government high school · 7-12
789 students · ICSEA 1030
Kariong Mountains High School
Kariong · Government high school · 7-12
420 students · ICSEA 968
| Measure | Henry Kendall High School Gosford NSW | Kariong Mountains High School Kariong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #178 of 539 | #352 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #445 of 1,472 | #995 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 789 | 420 |
| Girls / boys | 403 / 386 | 195 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | 86 |
| Year 12 cohort | 104 | 42 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 968 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.4 | 43.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 12% |
| Suburb | Gosford 2250 | Kariong 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | henrykenda-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | kariongmtn-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Henry Kendall High School scores higher on the Success Index (62.6 vs 38.2).
- •Henry Kendall High School has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 968), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kariong Mountains High School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.4).
- •Henry Kendall High School is the larger school with 789 students compared with 420.
- •Henry Kendall High School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -17%).
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 Henry Kendall High School better than Kariong Mountains High School?
On the Success Index, Henry Kendall High School ranks higher (62.6 vs 38.2 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 Henry Kendall High School and Kariong Mountains High School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Gosford and Kariong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Henry Kendall High School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kariong Mountains High School has 9.7.
How do Henry Kendall High School and Kariong Mountains High School rank in NSW?
Henry Kendall High School is 178th of 539 and Kariong Mountains High School is 352nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.