Killara High School vs Ravenswood School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Killara High School
Killara · Government high school · 7-12
1,803 students · ICSEA 1147
Ravenswood School for Girls
Gordon · Independent combined · K-12
1,451 students · ICSEA 1185
| Measure | Killara High School Killara NSW | Ravenswood School for Girls Gordon NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #59 of 539 | #3 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #165 of 1,472 | #6 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,803 | 1,451 |
| Girls / boys | 751 / 1,052 | 1,451 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 349 | 162 |
| Year 12 cohort | 278 | 170 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1147 | 1185 |
| ICSEA percentile | 95th | 99th |
| Top SEA quarter | 60% | 75% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 119.6 | 162.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 99.4 |
| Language background other than English | 65% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Killara 2071 | Gordon 2072 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | killara-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.ravenswood.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ravenswood School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (89.9 vs 75.2).
- •Ravenswood School for Girls has the higher ICSEA (1185 vs 1147), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ravenswood School for Girls has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 15.1).
- •Killara High School is the larger school with 1,803 students compared with 1,451.
- •Killara High School is a government school while Ravenswood School for Girls is an independent 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 Killara High School better than Ravenswood School for Girls?
On the Success Index, Ravenswood School for Girls ranks higher (89.9 vs 75.2 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 Killara High School and Ravenswood School for Girls?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Killara and Gordon in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Killara High School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ravenswood School for Girls has 9.0.
How do Killara High School and Ravenswood School for Girls rank in NSW?
Killara High School is 59th of 539 and Ravenswood School for Girls is 3rd of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.