Jamison High School vs Kingswood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jamison High School
South Penrith · Government high school · 7-12
834 students · ICSEA 964
Kingswood High School
Kingswood · Government high school · 7-12
1,005 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Jamison High School South Penrith NSW | Kingswood High School Kingswood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #393 of 539 | #357 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1090 of 1,472 | #1007 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 834 | 1,005 |
| Girls / boys | 400 / 434 | 487 / 518 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 145 | 228 |
| Year 12 cohort | 93 | 126 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.2 | 74.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.5 | 18.8 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 14% |
| Suburb | South Penrith 2750 | Kingswood 2747 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jamison-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | kingswood-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kingswood High School scores higher on the Success Index (37.5 vs 33.9).
- •Jamison High School has the higher ICSEA (964 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jamison High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.5).
- •Kingswood High School is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 834.
- •Kingswood High School has grown faster over five years (13% 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 Jamison High School better than Kingswood High School?
On the Success Index, Kingswood High School ranks higher (37.5 vs 33.9 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 Jamison High School and Kingswood High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between South Penrith and Kingswood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jamison High School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kingswood High School has 13.5.
How do Jamison High School and Kingswood High School rank in NSW?
Jamison High School is 393rd of 539 and Kingswood High School is 357th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.