Hurlstone Agricultural High School vs Killara High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 35 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hurlstone Agricultural High School
Glenfield · Government high school · 7-12
934 students · ICSEA 1147
Killara High School
Killara · Government high school · 7-12
1,803 students · ICSEA 1147
| Measure | Hurlstone Agricultural High School Glenfield NSW | Killara High School Killara NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 80 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 539 | #59 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #74 of 1,472 | #165 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 934 | 1,803 |
| Girls / boys | 379 / 555 | 751 / 1,052 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 150 | 349 |
| Year 12 cohort | 182 | 278 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1147 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 95th |
| Top SEA quarter | 56% | 60% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.1 | 119.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 19.2 |
| Language background other than English | 90% | 65% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | Glenfield 2167 | Killara 2071 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | hurlstone-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | killara-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Hurlstone Agricultural High School scores higher on the Success Index (79.6 vs 75.2).
- •Hurlstone Agricultural High School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.1).
- •Killara High School is the larger school with 1,803 students compared with 934.
- •Killara High School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -5%).
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 Hurlstone Agricultural High School better than Killara High School?
On the Success Index, Hurlstone Agricultural High School ranks higher (79.6 vs 75.2 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 Hurlstone Agricultural High School and Killara High School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Glenfield and Killara in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hurlstone Agricultural High School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Killara High School has 15.1.
How do Hurlstone Agricultural High School and Killara High School rank in NSW?
Hurlstone Agricultural High School is 22nd of 539 and Killara High School is 59th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.