Kahibah Public School vs Kotara High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kahibah Public School
Kahibah · Government primary · K-6
291 students · ICSEA 1076
Kotara High School
Adamstown · Government high school · 7-12
1,130 students · ICSEA 1066
| Measure | Kahibah Public School Kahibah NSW | Kotara High School Adamstown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #580 of 1,619 | #142 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1773 of 4,908 | #349 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 291 | 1,130 |
| Girls / boys | 146 / 145 | 512 / 618 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 193 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 148 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 1066 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.5 | 85.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.6 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Kahibah 2290 | Adamstown 2289 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kahibah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kotara-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kotara High School scores higher on the Success Index (67.4 vs 61.7).
- •Kahibah Public School has the higher ICSEA (1076 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kotara High School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.6).
- •Kotara High School is the larger school with 1,130 students compared with 291.
- •Kotara High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -15%).
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 Kahibah Public School better than Kotara High School?
On the Success Index, Kotara High School ranks higher (67.4 vs 61.7 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 Kahibah Public School and Kotara High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Kahibah and Adamstown in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kahibah Public School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kotara High School has 13.2.
How do Kahibah Public School and Kotara High School rank in NSW?
Kahibah Public School is 580th of 1,619 and Kotara High School is 142nd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.