Key College vs Redfern Jarjum College
A head-to-head comparison of two special schools in New South Wales, 454 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Key College
Redfern · Independent special · 9-12
70 students · ICSEA 909
Redfern Jarjum College
Redfern · Independent special · K-6
25 students · ICSEA 667
| Measure | Key College Redfern NSW | Redfern Jarjum College Redfern NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Special |
| Year range | 9-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 70 | 25 |
| Girls / boys | 40 / 30 | 12 / 13 |
| Foundation intake | – | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 7 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +13% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 909 | 667 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 5.6 | 3.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 7.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 7.9 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 100% |
| Suburb | Redfern 2016 | Redfern 2016 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.youthoffthestreets.com.au/education/w1/i1001886/ | www.rjc.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Key College has the higher ICSEA (909 vs 667), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Redfern Jarjum College has fewer students per teacher (3.2 vs 5.6).
- •Key College is the larger school with 70 students compared with 25.
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 Key College better than Redfern Jarjum College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Key College and Redfern Jarjum College?
About 454 m in a straight line, between Redfern and Redfern in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Key College has 5.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Redfern Jarjum College has 3.2.
How do Key College and Redfern Jarjum College rank in NSW?
Key College is unranked and Redfern Jarjum College is unranked among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.