Kemblawarra Public School vs Warrawong High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kemblawarra Public School
Port Kembla · Government primary · P-6
153 students · ICSEA 892
Warrawong High School
Warrawong · Government high school · 7-12
591 students · ICSEA 905
| Measure | Kemblawarra Public School Port Kembla NSW | Warrawong High School Warrawong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1287 of 1,619 | #381 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3992 of 4,908 | #1066 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | P-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 153 | 591 |
| Girls / boys | 72 / 81 | 287 / 304 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 122 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 61 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 892 | 905 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.1 | 69.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 23.0 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 11% |
| Suburb | Port Kembla 2505 | Warrawong 2502 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kemblawarr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | warrawong-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Warrawong High School scores higher on the Success Index (34.9 vs 31.8).
- •Warrawong High School has the higher ICSEA (905 vs 892), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Warrawong High School is the larger school with 591 students compared with 153.
- •Kemblawarra Public School has grown faster over five years (28% vs 9%).
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 Kemblawarra Public School better than Warrawong High School?
On the Success Index, Warrawong High School ranks higher (34.9 vs 31.8 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 Kemblawarra Public School and Warrawong High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Port Kembla and Warrawong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kemblawarra Public School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warrawong High School has 8.5.
How do Kemblawarra Public School and Warrawong High School rank in NSW?
Kemblawarra Public School is 1287th of 1,619 and Warrawong High School is 381st of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.