Karabar High School vs Queanbeyan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Karabar High School
Queanbeyan · Government high school · 7-12
723 students · ICSEA 982
Queanbeyan High School
Queanbeyan · Government high school · 7-12
448 students · ICSEA 967
| Measure | Karabar High School Queanbeyan NSW | Queanbeyan High School Queanbeyan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #314 of 539 | #324 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #855 of 1,472 | #891 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 723 | 448 |
| Girls / boys | 334 / 389 | 198 / 250 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 131 | 92 |
| Year 12 cohort | 87 | 49 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 982 | 967 |
| ICSEA percentile | 38th | 32th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 82.2 | 52.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 17.4 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 15% |
| Suburb | Queanbeyan 2620 | Queanbeyan 2620 |
| Council area | Queanbeyan-Palerang | Queanbeyan-Palerang |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | karabar-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | queanbeyan-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Karabar High School scores higher on the Success Index (44.2 vs 42.8).
- •Karabar High School has the higher ICSEA (982 vs 967), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Karabar High School is the larger school with 723 students compared with 448.
- •Queanbeyan High School has grown faster over five years (-15% 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 Karabar High School better than Queanbeyan High School?
On the Success Index, Karabar High School ranks higher (44.2 vs 42.8 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 Karabar High School and Queanbeyan High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Queanbeyan and Queanbeyan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Karabar High School has 8.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Queanbeyan High School has 8.6.
How do Karabar High School and Queanbeyan High School rank in NSW?
Karabar High School is 314th of 539 and Queanbeyan High School is 324th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.