Kurri Kurri High School vs Stanford Merthyr Infants School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 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
Stanford Merthyr Infants School
Stanford Merthyr · Government primary · K-2
54 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Kurri Kurri High School Kurri Kurri NSW | Stanford Merthyr Infants School Stanford Merthyr NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #504 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1380 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-2 |
| Students | 917 | 54 |
| Girls / boys | 442 / 475 | 24 / 30 |
| Foundation intake | – | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | 193 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 93 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.0 | 4.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 20% |
| Suburb | Kurri Kurri 2327 | Stanford Merthyr 2327 |
| Council area | Cessnock | Cessnock |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kurrikurri-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | stanmerthi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Stanford Merthyr Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (32.4 vs 22.1).
- •Stanford Merthyr Infants School has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kurri Kurri High School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.9).
- •Kurri Kurri High School is the larger school with 917 students compared with 54.
- •Kurri Kurri High School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -32%).
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 Stanford Merthyr Infants School?
On the Success Index, Stanford Merthyr Infants School ranks higher (32.4 vs 22.1 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 Stanford Merthyr Infants School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Kurri Kurri and Stanford Merthyr 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 Stanford Merthyr Infants School has 12.9.
How do Kurri Kurri High School and Stanford Merthyr Infants School rank in NSW?
Kurri Kurri High School is 504th of 539 and Stanford Merthyr Infants School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.