Jerrabomberra High School vs Karabar High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 3.8 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
Karabar High School
Queanbeyan · Government high school · 7-12
723 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Jerrabomberra High School Jerrabomberra NSW | Karabar High School Queanbeyan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 539 | #314 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #94 of 1,472 | #855 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 333 | 723 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 181 | 334 / 389 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 87 | 131 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 87 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.9 | 82.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 20.9 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 15% |
| Suburb | Jerrabomberra 2619 | Queanbeyan 2620 |
| Council area | Queanbeyan-Palerang | Queanbeyan-Palerang |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jerra-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | karabar-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Jerrabomberra High School scores higher on the Success Index (78.1 vs 44.2).
- •Jerrabomberra High School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 982), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Karabar High School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 10.8).
- •Karabar High School is the larger school with 723 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 Karabar High School?
On the Success Index, Jerrabomberra High School ranks higher (78.1 vs 44.2 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 Karabar High School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Jerrabomberra and Queanbeyan 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 Karabar High School has 8.8.
How do Jerrabomberra High School and Karabar High School rank in NSW?
Jerrabomberra High School is 31st of 539 and Karabar High School is 314th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.