Kingscliff High School vs St Joseph's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 7.1 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 Joseph's College
Banora Point · Catholic high school · 7-12
838 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Kingscliff High School Kingscliff NSW | St Joseph's College Banora Point NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #279 of 539 | #89 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #735 of 1,472 | #246 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 910 | 838 |
| Girls / boys | 422 / 488 | 440 / 398 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 158 | 177 |
| Year 12 cohort | 117 | 105 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 991 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.7 | 82.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 26.3 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 5% |
| Suburb | Kingscliff 2487 | Banora Point 2486 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kingscliff-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.bpslism.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's College scores higher on the Success Index (71.7 vs 50.4).
- •St Joseph's College has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 991), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Joseph's College has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.5).
- •Kingscliff High School is the larger school with 910 students compared with 838.
- •St Joseph's College has grown faster over five years (9% vs -14%).
- •Kingscliff High School is a government school while St Joseph's College 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 Joseph's College?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's College ranks higher (71.7 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 Joseph's College?
About 7.1 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 Joseph's College has 10.2.
How do Kingscliff High School and St Joseph's College rank in NSW?
Kingscliff High School is 279th of 539 and St Joseph's College is 89th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.