Katoomba High School vs Leura Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.7 km 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
Leura Public School
Leura · Government primary · K-6
199 students · ICSEA 1055
| Measure | Katoomba High School Katoomba NSW | Leura Public School Leura NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #144 of 539 | #638 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #354 of 1,472 | #1944 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 862 | 199 |
| Girls / boys | 418 / 444 | 102 / 97 |
| Foundation intake | – | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | 149 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 114 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1034 | 1055 |
| ICSEA percentile | 61th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.0 | 13.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 9% |
| Suburb | Katoomba 2780 | Leura 2780 |
| Council area | Blue Mountains | Blue Mountains |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | katoomba-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | leura-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Katoomba High School scores higher on the Success Index (67.1 vs 59.8).
- •Leura Public School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 1034), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Katoomba High School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.6).
- •Katoomba High School is the larger school with 862 students compared with 199.
- •Katoomba High School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -14%).
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 Leura Public School?
On the Success Index, Katoomba High School ranks higher (67.1 vs 59.8 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 Katoomba High School and Leura Public School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Katoomba and Leura 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 Leura Public School has 14.6.
How do Katoomba High School and Leura Public School rank in NSW?
Katoomba High School is 144th of 539 and Leura Public School is 638th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.