Jerrabomberra High School vs Tirriwirri School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.9 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
Tirriwirri School
Karabar · Government special · U
34 students · ICSEA 944
| Measure | Jerrabomberra High School Jerrabomberra NSW | Tirriwirri School Karabar NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 78 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #31 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #94 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 333 | 34 |
| Girls / boys | 152 / 181 | 5 / 29 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 87 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1068 | 944 |
| ICSEA percentile | 75th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 2.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.9 | 12.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 21% |
| Suburb | Jerrabomberra 2619 | Karabar 2620 |
| Council area | Queanbeyan-Palerang | Queanbeyan-Palerang |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jerra-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | tirriwirri-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Jerrabomberra High School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 944), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tirriwirri School has fewer students per teacher (2.8 vs 10.8).
- •Jerrabomberra High School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 34.
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 Tirriwirri 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 Jerrabomberra High School and Tirriwirri School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Jerrabomberra and Karabar 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 Tirriwirri School has 2.8.
How do Jerrabomberra High School and Tirriwirri School rank in NSW?
Jerrabomberra High School is 31st of 539 and Tirriwirri School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.