Kiama High School vs Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 770 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kiama High School
Kiama · Government high school · 7-12
761 students · ICSEA 1036
Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Kiama · Catholic primary · K-6
363 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Kiama High School Kiama NSW | Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Kiama NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #225 of 539 | #195 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #577 of 1,472 | #685 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 761 | 363 |
| Girls / boys | 356 / 405 | 180 / 183 |
| Foundation intake | – | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | 139 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 98 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -26% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1036 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 62th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.1 | 21.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Kiama 2533 | Kiama 2533 |
| Council area | Kiama | Kiama |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kiama-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.ssppdow.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (73.5 vs 57.2).
- •Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1036), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kiama High School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.2).
- •Kiama High School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 363.
- •Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (29% vs -26%).
- •Kiama High School is a government school while Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Kiama High School better than Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School ranks higher (73.5 vs 57.2 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 Kiama High School and Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School?
About 770 m in a straight line, between Kiama and Kiama in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kiama High School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School has 17.2.
How do Kiama High School and Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Kiama High School is 225th of 539 and Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School is 195th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.