Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus vs Warners Bay High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 92 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus
Cromer · Government high school · 7-12
1,157 students · ICSEA 1056
Warners Bay High School
Warners Bay · Government high school · 7-12
1,161 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus Cromer NSW | Warners Bay High School Warners Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #99 of 539 | #186 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #264 of 1,472 | #465 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,157 | 1,161 |
| Girls / boys | 541 / 616 | 543 / 618 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 198 | 188 |
| Year 12 cohort | 118 | 154 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +55% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1056 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 85.8 | 82.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 17.4 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Cromer 2099 | Warners Bay 2282 |
| Council area | Northern Beaches | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | nbsccromer-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | warnersbay-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus scores higher on the Success Index (71.2 vs 62.1).
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus has fewer students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.0).
- •Warners Bay High School is the larger school with 1,161 students compared with 1,157.
- •Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus has grown faster over five years (55% vs -11%).
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 Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus better than Warners Bay High School?
On the Success Index, Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus ranks higher (71.2 vs 62.1 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 Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus and Warners Bay High School?
About 92 km in a straight line, between Cromer and Warners Bay in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus has 13.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warners Bay High School has 14.0.
How do Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus and Warners Bay High School rank in NSW?
Northern Beaches Secondary College Cromer Campus is 99th of 539 and Warners Bay High School is 186th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.