Jerrabomberra High School vs Jerrabomberra Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jerrabomberra High School
Jerrabomberra · Government high school · 7-12
333 students · ICSEA 1068
Jerrabomberra Public School
Jerrabomberra · Government primary · K-6
865 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | Jerrabomberra High School Jerrabomberra NSW | Jerrabomberra Public School Jerrabomberra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 539 | #345 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #94 of 1,472 | #1129 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 333 | 865 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 181 | 441 / 424 |
| Foundation intake | – | 96 |
| Year 7 cohort | 87 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 19.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.9 | 45.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Jerrabomberra 2619 | Jerrabomberra 2619 |
| Council area | Queanbeyan-Palerang | Queanbeyan-Palerang |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jerra-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | jerra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Jerrabomberra High School scores higher on the Success Index (78.1 vs 68.8).
- •Jerrabomberra Public School has the higher ICSEA (1107 vs 1068), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Jerrabomberra High School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 19.1).
- •Jerrabomberra Public School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 333.
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 Jerrabomberra High School better than Jerrabomberra Public School?
On the Success Index, Jerrabomberra High School ranks higher (78.1 vs 68.8 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 Jerrabomberra High School and Jerrabomberra Public School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Jerrabomberra and Jerrabomberra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jerrabomberra High School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Jerrabomberra Public School has 19.1.
How do Jerrabomberra High School and Jerrabomberra Public School rank in NSW?
Jerrabomberra High School is 31st of 539 and Jerrabomberra Public School is 345th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.