Kogarah High School vs Ulladulla High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 167 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kogarah High School
Kogarah · Government high school · 6-12
787 students · ICSEA 993
Ulladulla High School
Ulladulla · Government high school · 7-12
1,159 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Kogarah High School Kogarah NSW | Ulladulla High School Ulladulla NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #251 of 539 | #276 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #664 of 1,472 | #726 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 6-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 787 | 1,159 |
| Girls / boys | 364 / 423 | 548 / 611 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 91 | 218 |
| Year 12 cohort | 124 | 147 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.7 | 100.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 28.8 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 9% |
| Suburb | Kogarah 2217 | Ulladulla 2539 |
| Council area | Georges River | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | kogarah-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | ulladulla-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kogarah High School scores higher on the Success Index (53.7 vs 50.8).
- •Kogarah High School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.4).
- •Ulladulla High School is the larger school with 1,159 students compared with 787.
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 Kogarah High School better than Ulladulla High School?
On the Success Index, Kogarah High School ranks higher (53.7 vs 50.8 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 Kogarah High School and Ulladulla High School?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Kogarah and Ulladulla in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kogarah High School has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ulladulla High School has 11.4.
How do Kogarah High School and Ulladulla High School rank in NSW?
Kogarah High School is 251st of 539 and Ulladulla High School is 276th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.