Kotara High School vs Trinity Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 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
Trinity Catholic College
Adamstown · Catholic high school · 7-11
849 students · ICSEA 1090
| Measure | Kotara High School Adamstown NSW | Trinity Catholic College Adamstown NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #142 of 539 | #116 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #349 of 1,472 | #297 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-11 |
| Students | 1,130 | 849 |
| Girls / boys | 512 / 618 | 407 / 442 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 193 | 180 |
| Year 12 cohort | 148 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1090 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.5 | 73.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 17.6 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Adamstown 2289 | Adamstown 2289 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kotara-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.adamstownsp.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Trinity Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (69.6 vs 67.4).
- •Trinity Catholic College has the higher ICSEA (1090 vs 1066), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Trinity Catholic College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.2).
- •Kotara High School is the larger school with 1,130 students compared with 849.
- •Kotara High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -16%).
- •Kotara High School is a government school while Trinity Catholic 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 Kotara High School better than Trinity Catholic College?
On the Success Index, Trinity Catholic College ranks higher (69.6 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 Trinity Catholic College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Adamstown and Adamstown 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 Trinity Catholic College has 11.6.
How do Kotara High School and Trinity Catholic College rank in NSW?
Kotara High School is 142nd of 539 and Trinity Catholic College is 116th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.