Kurri Kurri High School vs Scone High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 102 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kurri Kurri High School
Kurri Kurri · Government high school · 7-12
917 students · ICSEA 894
Scone High School
Scone · Government high school · 7-12
316 students · ICSEA 894
| Measure | Kurri Kurri High School Kurri Kurri NSW | Scone High School Scone NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #504 of 539 | #513 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1380 of 1,472 | #1398 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 917 | 316 |
| Girls / boys | 442 / 475 | 161 / 155 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 193 | 70 |
| Year 12 cohort | 93 | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 894 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.0 | 35.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 28% |
| Suburb | Kurri Kurri 2327 | Scone 2337 |
| Council area | Cessnock | Upper Hunter |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | kurrikurri-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | scone-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kurri Kurri High School scores higher on the Success Index (22.1 vs 21.1).
- •Scone High School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 11.7).
- •Kurri Kurri High School is the larger school with 917 students compared with 316.
- •Kurri Kurri High School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -8%).
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 Kurri Kurri High School better than Scone High School?
On the Success Index, Kurri Kurri High School ranks higher (22.1 vs 21.1 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 Kurri Kurri High School and Scone High School?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Kurri Kurri and Scone in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kurri Kurri High School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Scone High School has 9.0.
How do Kurri Kurri High School and Scone High School rank in NSW?
Kurri Kurri High School is 504th of 539 and Scone High School is 513th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.