James Cook Boys High School vs Kogarah High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 648 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
James Cook Boys High School
Kogarah · Government high school · 7-12
473 students · ICSEA 1022
Kogarah High School
Kogarah · Government high school · 6-12
787 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | James Cook Boys High School Kogarah NSW | Kogarah High School Kogarah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #107 of 539 | #251 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #281 of 1,472 | #664 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 6-12 |
| Students | 473 | 787 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 473 | 364 / 423 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 66 | 91 |
| Year 12 cohort | 49 | 124 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +52% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.7 | 76.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 21.3 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kogarah 2217 | Kogarah 2217 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jamescookb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | kogarah-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •James Cook Boys High School scores higher on the Success Index (70.3 vs 53.7).
- •James Cook Boys High School has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kogarah High School is the larger school with 787 students compared with 473.
- •James Cook Boys High School has grown faster over five years (52% vs -7%).
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 James Cook Boys High School better than Kogarah High School?
On the Success Index, James Cook Boys High School ranks higher (70.3 vs 53.7 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 James Cook Boys High School and Kogarah High School?
About 648 m in a straight line, between Kogarah and Kogarah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
James Cook Boys High School has 9.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kogarah High School has 10.3.
How do James Cook Boys High School and Kogarah High School rank in NSW?
James Cook Boys High School is 107th of 539 and Kogarah High School is 251st of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.