Kotara High School vs Rouse Hill High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 109 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kotara High School
Adamstown · Government high school · 7-12
1,130 students · ICSEA 1066
Rouse Hill High School
Rouse Hill · Government high school · 7-12
1,316 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Kotara High School Adamstown NSW | Rouse Hill High School Rouse Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #142 of 539 | #100 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #349 of 1,472 | #267 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,130 | 1,316 |
| Girls / boys | 512 / 618 | 597 / 719 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 193 | 226 |
| Year 12 cohort | 148 | 168 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.5 | 89.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 16.6 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 55% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 1% |
| Suburb | Adamstown 2289 | Rouse Hill 2155 |
| Council area | Newcastle | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kotara-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | rousehill-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Rouse Hill High School scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 67.4).
- •Rouse Hill High School has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kotara High School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.7).
- •Rouse Hill High School is the larger school with 1,316 students compared with 1,130.
- •Rouse Hill High School has grown faster over five years (42% 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 Kotara High School better than Rouse Hill High School?
On the Success Index, Rouse Hill High School ranks higher (71.0 vs 67.4 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 Kotara High School and Rouse Hill High School?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Adamstown and Rouse Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kotara High School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rouse Hill High School has 14.7.
How do Kotara High School and Rouse Hill High School rank in NSW?
Kotara High School is 142nd of 539 and Rouse Hill High School is 100th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.