Katoomba High School vs Katoomba Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 976 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Katoomba High School
Katoomba · Government high school · 7-12
862 students · ICSEA 1034
Katoomba Public School
Katoomba · Government primary · K-6
210 students · ICSEA 1035
| Measure | Katoomba High School Katoomba NSW | Katoomba Public School Katoomba NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #144 of 539 | #729 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #354 of 1,472 | #2215 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 862 | 210 |
| Girls / boys | 418 / 444 | 108 / 102 |
| Foundation intake | – | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | 149 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 114 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 1035 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 62th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.0 | 14.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 3.5 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 8% |
| Suburb | Katoomba 2780 | Katoomba 2780 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | katoomba-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | katoomba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Katoomba High School scores higher on the Success Index (67.1 vs 56.5).
- •Katoomba Public School has the higher ICSEA (1035 vs 1034), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Katoomba High School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.2).
- •Katoomba High School is the larger school with 862 students compared with 210.
- •Katoomba High School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -26%).
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 Katoomba High School better than Katoomba Public School?
On the Success Index, Katoomba High School ranks higher (67.1 vs 56.5 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 Katoomba High School and Katoomba Public School?
About 976 m in a straight line, between Katoomba and Katoomba in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Katoomba High School has 10.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Katoomba Public School has 14.2.
How do Katoomba High School and Katoomba Public School rank in NSW?
Katoomba High School is 144th of 539 and Katoomba Public School is 729th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.