The Ponds High School vs Turramurra High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 21 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
The Ponds High School
The Ponds · Government high school · 7-12
2,321 students · ICSEA 1118
Turramurra High School
South Turramurra · Government high school · 7-12
987 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | The Ponds High School The Ponds NSW | Turramurra High School South Turramurra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #24 of 539 | #150 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #79 of 1,472 | #368 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 2,321 | 987 |
| Girls / boys | 1,112 / 1,209 | 441 / 546 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 422 | 151 |
| Year 12 cohort | 319 | 185 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +31% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1118 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 49% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 152.3 | 68.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 13.8 |
| Language background other than English | 79% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 0% |
| Suburb | The Ponds 2769 | South Turramurra 2074 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Ku-ring-gai |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | theponds-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | turramurra-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •The Ponds High School scores higher on the Success Index (79.4 vs 66.5).
- •Turramurra High School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.2).
- •The Ponds High School is the larger school with 2,321 students compared with 987.
- •The Ponds High School has grown faster over five years (31% vs -19%).
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 The Ponds High School better than Turramurra High School?
On the Success Index, The Ponds High School ranks higher (79.4 vs 66.5 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 The Ponds High School and Turramurra High School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between The Ponds and South Turramurra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
The Ponds High School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Turramurra High School has 14.4.
How do The Ponds High School and Turramurra High School rank in NSW?
The Ponds High School is 24th of 539 and Turramurra High School is 150th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.