Kurri Kurri High School vs Weston Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.4 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
Weston Public School
Weston · Government primary · K-6
270 students · ICSEA 882
| Measure | Kurri Kurri High School Kurri Kurri NSW | Weston Public School Weston NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #504 of 539 | #1472 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1380 of 1,472 | #4483 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 917 | 270 |
| Girls / boys | 442 / 475 | 133 / 137 |
| Foundation intake | – | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | 193 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 93 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 882 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.0 | 18.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.4 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 33% |
| Suburb | Kurri Kurri 2327 | Weston 2326 |
| Council area | Cessnock | Cessnock |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kurrikurri-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | weston-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Weston Public School scores higher on the Success Index (25.2 vs 22.1).
- •Kurri Kurri High School has the higher ICSEA (894 vs 882), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kurri Kurri High School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.4).
- •Kurri Kurri High School is the larger school with 917 students compared with 270.
- •Weston Public School has grown faster over five years (15% vs 9%).
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 Weston Public School?
On the Success Index, Weston Public School ranks higher (25.2 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 Weston Public School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Kurri Kurri and Weston 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 Weston Public School has 14.4.
How do Kurri Kurri High School and Weston Public School rank in NSW?
Kurri Kurri High School is 504th of 539 and Weston Public School is 1472nd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.