Kingsgrove North High School vs St Ursula's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsgrove North High School
Kingsgrove · Government high school · 7-12
1,020 students · ICSEA 1002
St Ursula's College
Kingsgrove · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,110 students · ICSEA 1095
| Measure | Kingsgrove North High School Kingsgrove NSW | St Ursula's College Kingsgrove NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #243 of 539 | #92 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #633 of 1,472 | #251 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,020 | 1,110 |
| Girls / boys | 383 / 637 | 1,110 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 170 | 198 |
| Year 12 cohort | 134 | 184 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 1095 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.0 | 82.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.8 | 18.9 |
| Language background other than English | 77% | 85% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Kingsgrove 2208 | Kingsgrove 2208 |
| Council area | Canterbury-Bankstown | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kingsgrovn-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | stursulakingsgrove.syd.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Ursula's College scores higher on the Success Index (71.5 vs 54.7).
- •St Ursula's College has the higher ICSEA (1095 vs 1002), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingsgrove North High School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.5).
- •St Ursula's College is the larger school with 1,110 students compared with 1,020.
- •Kingsgrove North High School has grown faster over five years (18% vs 1%).
- •Kingsgrove North High School is a government school while St Ursula'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 Kingsgrove North High School better than St Ursula's College?
On the Success Index, St Ursula's College ranks higher (71.5 vs 54.7 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 Kingsgrove North High School and St Ursula's College?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Kingsgrove and Kingsgrove in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingsgrove North High School has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Ursula's College has 13.5.
How do Kingsgrove North High School and St Ursula's College rank in NSW?
Kingsgrove North High School is 243rd of 539 and St Ursula's College is 92nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.