Henry Kendall High School vs Woonona High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 110 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
Woonona High School
Woonona · Government high school · 7-12
767 students · ICSEA 1030
| Measure | Henry Kendall High School Gosford NSW | Woonona High School Woonona NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #178 of 539 | #245 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #445 of 1,472 | #645 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 789 | 767 |
| Girls / boys | 403 / 386 | 361 / 406 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 169 | 129 |
| Year 12 cohort | 104 | 104 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1030 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 60th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.4 | 59.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 6% |
| Suburb | Gosford 2250 | Woonona 2517 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | henrykenda-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | woonona-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Henry Kendall High School scores higher on the Success Index (62.6 vs 54.5).
- •Henry Kendall High School is the larger school with 789 students compared with 767.
- •Henry Kendall High School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -10%).
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 Woonona High School?
On the Success Index, Henry Kendall High School ranks higher (62.6 vs 54.5 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 Woonona High School?
About 110 km in a straight line, between Gosford and Woonona 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 Woonona High School has 12.8.
How do Henry Kendall High School and Woonona High School rank in NSW?
Henry Kendall High School is 178th of 539 and Woonona High School is 245th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.