Kingscliff High School vs St James' Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 7.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingscliff High School
Kingscliff · Government high school · 7-12
910 students · ICSEA 991
St James' Primary School
Banora Point · Catholic primary · K-6
406 students · ICSEA 1068
| Measure | Kingscliff High School Kingscliff NSW | St James' Primary School Banora Point NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #279 of 539 | #240 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #735 of 1,472 | #825 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 910 | 406 |
| Girls / boys | 422 / 488 | 201 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | – | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | 158 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 117 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 991 | 1068 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 75th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.7 | 28.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 7% |
| Suburb | Kingscliff 2487 | Banora Point 2486 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kingscliff-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.bpplism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St James' Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (72.0 vs 50.4).
- •St James' Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1068 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingscliff High School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.1).
- •Kingscliff High School is the larger school with 910 students compared with 406.
- •St James' Primary School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -14%).
- •Kingscliff High School is a government school while St James' 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 Kingscliff High School better than St James' Primary School?
On the Success Index, St James' Primary School ranks higher (72.0 vs 50.4 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 Kingscliff High School and St James' Primary School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Kingscliff and Banora Point in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingscliff High School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St James' Primary School has 14.1.
How do Kingscliff High School and St James' Primary School rank in NSW?
Kingscliff High School is 279th of 539 and St James' Primary School is 240th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.