Moorefield Girls High School vs Ramsgate Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Moorefield Girls High School
Kogarah · Government high school · 7-12
372 students · ICSEA 1025
Ramsgate Public School
Ramsgate · Government primary · K-6
447 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Moorefield Girls High School Kogarah NSW | Ramsgate Public School Ramsgate NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #108 of 539 | #925 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #282 of 1,472 | #2863 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 372 | 447 |
| Girls / boys | 372 / 0 | 197 / 250 |
| Foundation intake | – | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | 68 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 58 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1025 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.5 | 25.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 76% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 3% |
| Suburb | Kogarah 2217 | Ramsgate 2217 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | moorefielg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | ramsgate-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Moorefield Girls High School scores higher on the Success Index (70.3 vs 47.7).
- •Ramsgate Public School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1025), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moorefield Girls High School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 17.6).
- •Ramsgate Public School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 372.
- •Moorefield Girls High School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -21%).
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 Moorefield Girls High School better than Ramsgate Public School?
On the Success Index, Moorefield Girls High School ranks higher (70.3 vs 47.7 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 Moorefield Girls High School and Ramsgate Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kogarah and Ramsgate in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moorefield Girls High School has 8.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ramsgate Public School has 17.6.
How do Moorefield Girls High School and Ramsgate Public School rank in NSW?
Moorefield Girls High School is 108th of 539 and Ramsgate Public School is 925th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.