James Cook Boys High School vs Moorefield Girls High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 212 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
Moorefield Girls High School
Kogarah · Government high school · 7-12
372 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | James Cook Boys High School Kogarah NSW | Moorefield Girls High School Kogarah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #107 of 539 | #108 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #281 of 1,472 | #282 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 473 | 372 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 473 | 372 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 66 | 68 |
| Year 12 cohort | 49 | 58 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +52% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.7 | 42.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 11.4 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kogarah 2217 | Kogarah 2217 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jamescookb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | moorefielg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (70.3 vs 70.3).
- •Moorefield Girls High School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moorefield Girls High School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 9.9).
- •James Cook Boys High School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 372.
- •James Cook Boys High School has grown faster over five years (52% vs 18%).
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 Moorefield Girls High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are James Cook Boys High School and Moorefield Girls High School?
About 212 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 Moorefield Girls High School has 8.8.
How do James Cook Boys High School and Moorefield Girls High School rank in NSW?
James Cook Boys High School is 107th of 539 and Moorefield Girls High School is 108th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.