Ku-ring-gai High School vs Wahroonga Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ku-ring-gai High School
North Turramurra · Government high school · 7-12
536 students · ICSEA 1088
Wahroonga Public School
Wahroonga · Government primary · K-6
508 students · ICSEA 1156
| Measure | Ku-ring-gai High School North Turramurra NSW | Wahroonga Public School Wahroonga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #28 of 539 | #184 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #86 of 1,472 | #666 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 536 | 508 |
| Girls / boys | 210 / 326 | 240 / 268 |
| Foundation intake | – | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | 100 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 67 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1156 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 63% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.3 | 31.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.5 | 7.0 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | North Turramurra 2074 | Wahroonga 2076 |
| Council area | Ku-ring-gai | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kuringgai-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | wahroonga-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ku-ring-gai High School scores higher on the Success Index (79.0 vs 73.7).
- •Wahroonga Public School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1088), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ku-ring-gai High School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 16.0).
- •Ku-ring-gai High School is the larger school with 536 students compared with 508.
- •Ku-ring-gai High School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -28%).
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 Ku-ring-gai High School better than Wahroonga Public School?
On the Success Index, Ku-ring-gai High School ranks higher (79.0 vs 73.7 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 Ku-ring-gai High School and Wahroonga Public School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between North Turramurra and Wahroonga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ku-ring-gai High School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wahroonga Public School has 16.0.
How do Ku-ring-gai High School and Wahroonga Public School rank in NSW?
Ku-ring-gai High School is 28th of 539 and Wahroonga Public School is 184th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.