Jamberoo Public School vs Kiama High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 7.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jamberoo Public School
Jamberoo · Government primary · K-6
131 students · ICSEA 1045
Kiama High School
Kiama · Government high school · 7-12
761 students · ICSEA 1036
| Measure | Jamberoo Public School Jamberoo NSW | Kiama High School Kiama NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #644 of 1,619 | #225 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1966 of 4,908 | #577 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 131 | 761 |
| Girls / boys | 66 / 65 | 356 / 405 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 139 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 98 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1045 | 1036 |
| ICSEA percentile | 66th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.9 | 62.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 6% |
| Suburb | Jamberoo 2533 | Kiama 2533 |
| Council area | Kiama | Kiama |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | jamberoo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kiama-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Jamberoo Public School scores higher on the Success Index (59.5 vs 57.2).
- •Jamberoo Public School has the higher ICSEA (1045 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kiama High School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.6).
- •Kiama High School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 131.
- •Jamberoo Public School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -26%).
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 Jamberoo Public School better than Kiama High School?
On the Success Index, Jamberoo Public School ranks higher (59.5 vs 57.2 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 Jamberoo Public School and Kiama High School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Jamberoo and Kiama in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jamberoo Public School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kiama High School has 12.2.
How do Jamberoo Public School and Kiama High School rank in NSW?
Jamberoo Public School is 644th of 1,619 and Kiama High School is 225th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.