Hunter Trade College vs Kurri Kurri High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 9.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hunter Trade College
Telarah · Independent high school · 11-12
257 students · ICSEA 978
Kurri Kurri High School
Kurri Kurri · Government high school · 7-12
917 students · ICSEA 894
| Measure | Hunter Trade College Telarah NSW | Kurri Kurri High School Kurri Kurri NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #384 of 539 | #504 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1073 of 1,472 | #1380 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 11-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 257 | 917 |
| Girls / boys | 27 / 230 | 442 / 475 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 193 |
| Year 12 cohort | 93 | 93 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 978 | 894 |
| ICSEA percentile | 37th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.6 | 78.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 22.4 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 28% |
| Suburb | Telarah 2320 | Kurri Kurri 2327 |
| Council area | Maitland | Cessnock |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | htc.nsw.edu.au/ | kurrikurri-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hunter Trade College scores higher on the Success Index (34.6 vs 22.1).
- •Hunter Trade College has the higher ICSEA (978 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kurri Kurri High School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.5).
- •Kurri Kurri High School is the larger school with 917 students compared with 257.
- •Hunter Trade College is a independent school while Kurri Kurri High School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Hunter Trade College better than Kurri Kurri High School?
On the Success Index, Hunter Trade College ranks higher (34.6 vs 22.1 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 Hunter Trade College and Kurri Kurri High School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Telarah and Kurri Kurri in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hunter Trade College has 16.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kurri Kurri High School has 11.7.
How do Hunter Trade College and Kurri Kurri High School rank in NSW?
Hunter Trade College is 384th of 539 and Kurri Kurri High School is 504th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.