John Edmondson High School vs Karabar High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 216 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
John Edmondson High School
Horningsea Park · Government high school · 7-12
1,084 students · ICSEA 982
Karabar High School
Queanbeyan · Government high school · 7-12
723 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | John Edmondson High School Horningsea Park NSW | Karabar High School Queanbeyan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #365 of 539 | #314 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1025 of 1,472 | #855 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,084 | 723 |
| Girls / boys | 514 / 570 | 334 / 389 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 182 | 131 |
| Year 12 cohort | 134 | 87 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 75.1 | 82.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 20.9 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 15% |
| Suburb | Horningsea Park 2171 | Queanbeyan 2620 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Queanbeyan-Palerang |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | jedmondson-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | karabar-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Karabar High School scores higher on the Success Index (44.2 vs 36.9).
- •Karabar High School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 14.4).
- •John Edmondson High School is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 723.
- •John Edmondson High School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -24%).
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 John Edmondson High School better than Karabar High School?
On the Success Index, Karabar High School ranks higher (44.2 vs 36.9 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 John Edmondson High School and Karabar High School?
About 216 km in a straight line, between Horningsea Park and Queanbeyan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
John Edmondson High School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Karabar High School has 8.8.
How do John Edmondson High School and Karabar High School rank in NSW?
John Edmondson High School is 365th of 539 and Karabar High School is 314th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.