Miranda Public School vs Port Hacking High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 245 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Miranda Public School
Miranda · Government primary · K-6
300 students · ICSEA 1024
Port Hacking High School
Miranda · Government high school · 7-12
950 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Miranda Public School Miranda NSW | Port Hacking High School Miranda NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #754 of 1,619 | #232 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #2301 of 4,908 | #601 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 300 | 950 |
| Girls / boys | 131 / 169 | 428 / 522 |
| Foundation intake | 37 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 157 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 158 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1024 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 72.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 17.8 |
| Language background other than English | 54% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Miranda 2228 | Miranda 2228 |
| Council area | Sutherland | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | miranda-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | porthackin-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (55.3 vs 56.2).
- •Port Hacking High School has the higher ICSEA (1050 vs 1024), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Port Hacking High School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.5).
- •Port Hacking High School is the larger school with 950 students compared with 300.
- •Miranda Public School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -20%).
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 Miranda Public School better than Port Hacking High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Miranda Public School and Port Hacking High School?
About 245 m in a straight line, between Miranda and Miranda in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Miranda Public School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Hacking High School has 13.0.
How do Miranda Public School and Port Hacking High School rank in NSW?
Miranda Public School is 754th of 1,619 and Port Hacking High School is 232nd of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.