Kooringal High School vs Mount Austin High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kooringal High School
Kooringal · Government high school · 7-12
839 students · ICSEA 959
Mount Austin High School
Wagga Wagga · Government high school · 7-12
522 students · ICSEA 822
| Measure | Kooringal High School Kooringal NSW | Mount Austin High School Wagga Wagga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #375 of 539 | #471 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1052 of 1,472 | #1288 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 839 | 522 |
| Girls / boys | 434 / 405 | 247 / 275 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 160 | 106 |
| Year 12 cohort | 94 | 47 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 959 | 822 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.7 | 54.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 42% |
| Suburb | Kooringal 2650 | Wagga Wagga 2650 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kooringal-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | mtaustin-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kooringal High School scores higher on the Success Index (35.5 vs 25.7).
- •Kooringal High School has the higher ICSEA (959 vs 822), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Austin High School has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.2).
- •Kooringal High School is the larger school with 839 students compared with 522.
- •Mount Austin High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs 0%).
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 Kooringal High School better than Mount Austin High School?
On the Success Index, Kooringal High School ranks higher (35.5 vs 25.7 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 Kooringal High School and Mount Austin High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Kooringal and Wagga Wagga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kooringal High School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Austin High School has 9.5.
How do Kooringal High School and Mount Austin High School rank in NSW?
Kooringal High School is 375th of 539 and Mount Austin High School is 471st of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.