Henry Kendall High School vs North Gosford Learning Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.5 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
North Gosford Learning Centre
North Gosford · Government special · U
38 students · ICSEA 905
| Measure | Henry Kendall High School Gosford NSW | North Gosford Learning Centre North Gosford NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #178 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #445 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 789 | 38 |
| Girls / boys | 403 / 386 | 6 / 32 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 104 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +41% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 905 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 3.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.4 | 11.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 12.5 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 18% |
| Suburb | Gosford 2250 | North Gosford 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | henrykenda-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | Ngosfordlc-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Henry Kendall High School has the higher ICSEA (1030 vs 905), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Gosford Learning Centre has fewer students per teacher (3.2 vs 12.4).
- •Henry Kendall High School is the larger school with 789 students compared with 38.
- •North Gosford Learning Centre has grown faster over five years (41% vs -3%).
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 North Gosford Learning Centre?
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 Henry Kendall High School and North Gosford Learning Centre?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Gosford and North Gosford 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 North Gosford Learning Centre has 3.2.
How do Henry Kendall High School and North Gosford Learning Centre rank in NSW?
Henry Kendall High School is 178th of 539 and North Gosford Learning Centre is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.