James Cook Boys High School vs St George School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 289 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
St George School
Kogarah · Government special · U
64 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | James Cook Boys High School Kogarah NSW | St George School Kogarah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #107 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #281 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 473 | 64 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 473 | 32 / 32 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 66 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 49 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +52% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 4.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.7 | 14.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.2 | 14.8 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 40% |
| 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 | stgeorge-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •St George School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1022), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St George School has fewer students per teacher (4.3 vs 9.9).
- •James Cook Boys High School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 64.
- •James Cook Boys High School has grown faster over five years (52% vs 10%).
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 St George 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 St George School?
About 289 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 St George School has 4.3.
How do James Cook Boys High School and St George School rank in NSW?
James Cook Boys High School is 107th of 539 and St George School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.