Top 100 schools with the best student–teacher ratio in New South Wales (2025)
Schools with 200+ students and the fewest full-time-equivalent students per full-time-equivalent teacher. Ordered by the measure shown, with the Success Index for context; 100 schools shown out of all eligible schools with the best student–teacher ratio in New South Wales.
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- K-12 Schools
- VCE Schools by Median Study Score
- Schools with Top ATAR Students (WA)
- VCE Schools by Study Scores of 40+
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- 125Moree Secondary CollegeMoree · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 5.6
- 227Moruya High SchoolMoruya · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 6.0
- 329Condobolin High SchoolCondobolin · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 6.0
- 422The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High CampusGoonellabah · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 6.5
- 561Jindabyne High SchoolJindabyne · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 6.7
- 648Camden Haven High SchoolLaurieton · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 6.9
- 724Narromine High SchoolNarromine · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 7.1
- 893Ascham SchoolEdgecliff · Independent CombinedStudents : teacher: 7.2
- 951Five Islands Secondary CollegePort Kembla · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 7.2
- 1034Oberon High SchoolOberon · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 7.3
- 1118Melville High SchoolKempsey · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 7.3
- 1235Holroyd High SchoolGreystanes · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 7.3
- 1322Cootamundra High SchoolCootamundra · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 7.5
- 1461Georges River College Hurstville CampusHurstville · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 7.6
- 1553J J Cahill Memorial High SchoolMascot · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 7.6
- 1623Cobar High SchoolCobar · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 7.6
- 1721Nambucca Heads High SchoolNambucca Heads · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 7.6
- 1832Junee High SchoolJunee · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 7.6
- 1934Murwillumbah High SchoolMurwillumbah · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 7.6
- 2031Wade High SchoolGriffith · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 7.7
- 2119Gulgong High SchoolGulgong · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 7.9
- 2289Mosman Church of England Preparatory SchoolMosman · Independent PrimaryStudents : teacher: 8.0
- 2346Matraville Sports High SchoolChifley · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.0
- 2418Forbes High SchoolForbes · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.0
- 2542Kingswood South Public SchoolKingswood · Government PrimaryStudents : teacher: 8.0
- 2623Parkes High SchoolParkes · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.0
- 2781Frensham SchoolMittagong · Independent SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.0
- 2821Wellington High SchoolWellington · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.0
- 2981Masada CollegeSt Ives · Independent CombinedStudents : teacher: 8.1
- 3080Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred HeartRose Bay · Independent CombinedStudents : teacher: 8.1
- 3146Corowa High SchoolCorowa · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.1
- 3221Bankstown Senior CollegeBankstown · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.2
- 3337Evans High SchoolBlacktown · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.2
- 3441Lake Macquarie High SchoolBooragul · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.2
- 3533Lake Cargelligo Central SchoolLake Cargelligo · Government CombinedStudents : teacher: 8.3
- 3663PLC ArmidaleArmidale · Independent CombinedStudents : teacher: 8.3
- 3722Broken Hill High SchoolBroken Hill · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.3
- 3834Bowraville Central SchoolBowraville · Government CombinedStudents : teacher: 8.3
- 3986SCEGGS DarlinghurstDarlinghurst · Independent CombinedStudents : teacher: 8.3
- 4022Narrandera High SchoolNarrandera · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.3
- 4123Gunnedah High SchoolGunnedah · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.4
- 4230Tenterfield High SchoolTenterfield · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.4
- 4361New England Girls' SchoolArmidale · Independent CombinedStudents : teacher: 8.4
- 4425Blayney High SchoolBlayney · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.4
- 4545Temora High SchoolTemora · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.4
- 4689The Scots CollegeBellevue Hill · Independent CombinedStudents : teacher: 8.4
- 4733Canowindra High SchoolCanowindra · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.5
- 4835Warrawong High SchoolWarrawong · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.5
- 4929Lurnea High SchoolLurnea · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.5
- 5034James Meehan High SchoolMacquarie Fields · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.5
- 5148La Salle Academy LithgowLithgow · Catholic SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.5
- 5235The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High CampusNorth Lismore · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.5
- 5347Finley High SchoolFinley · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.5
- 5449Strathfield South High SchoolEnfield · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.5
- 5580QueenwoodMosman · Independent CombinedStudents : teacher: 8.5
- 5629Portland Central SchoolPortland · Government CombinedStudents : teacher: 8.5
- 5732West Wyalong High SchoolWest Wyalong · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.6
- 5828Kyogle High SchoolKyogle · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.6
- 5943Queanbeyan High SchoolQueanbeyan · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.6
- 6082Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner SchoolMiddle Cove · Independent CombinedStudents : teacher: 8.6
- 6123Canobolas High SchoolOrange · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.6
- 6286Bradfield CollegeSt Leonards · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.6
- 6326Quirindi High SchoolQuirindi · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.6
- 6444Monaro High SchoolCooma North · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.7
- 6563Yanco Agricultural High SchoolYanco · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.7
- 6624Coonabarabran High SchoolCoonabarabran · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.7
- 6770Moorefield Girls High SchoolKogarah · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.8
- 6838Dubbo College Senior CampusDubbo · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.8
- 6929Billabong High SchoolCulcairn · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.8
- 7044Karabar High SchoolQueanbeyan · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.8
- 7121James Busby High SchoolGreen Valley · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.8
- 7240Narooma High SchoolNarooma · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.8
- 7350Great Lakes College Senior CampusTuncurry · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.8
- 7439Birrong Boys High SchoolBirrong · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.9
- 7525Batemans Bay High SchoolBatehaven · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 8.9
- 7687KambalaRose Bay · Independent CombinedStudents : teacher: 8.9
- 7733Curran Public SchoolMacquarie Fields · Government PrimaryStudents : teacher: 8.9
- 7884Pymble Ladies' CollegePymble · Independent CombinedStudents : teacher: 8.9
- 7990Ravenswood School for GirlsGordon · Independent CombinedStudents : teacher: 9.0
- 8020Casino High SchoolCasino · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 9.0
- 8181Saint Ignatius' CollegeLane Cove · Independent CombinedStudents : teacher: 9.0
- 8229Claymore Public SchoolClaymore · Government PrimaryStudents : teacher: 9.0
- 8321Scone High SchoolScone · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 9.0
- 8428Kanahooka High SchoolKanahooka · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 9.0
- 8530Merriwa Central SchoolMerriwa · Government CombinedStudents : teacher: 9.0
- 8681Hunter Valley Grammar SchoolAshtonfield · Independent CombinedStudents : teacher: 9.0
- 8765International Maarif Schools of AustraliaAuburn · Independent CombinedStudents : teacher: 9.0
- 8882Trinity Grammar SchoolSummer Hill · Independent CombinedStudents : teacher: 9.0
- 8924Macksville High SchoolMacksville · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 9.0
- 9085MLC SchoolBurwood · Independent CombinedStudents : teacher: 9.0
- 9186Cranbrook SchoolBellevue Hill · Independent CombinedStudents : teacher: 9.0
- 9233Airds High SchoolCampbelltown · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 9.0
- 9326Shoalhaven High SchoolNowra · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 9.1
- 9487Newington CollegeStanmore · Independent CombinedStudents : teacher: 9.1
- 9542Gloucester High SchoolGloucester · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 9.1
- 9627Bonnyrigg Public SchoolBonnyrigg · Government PrimaryStudents : teacher: 9.1
- 9720Chifley College Shalvey CampusShalvey · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 9.1
- 9836Nimbin Central SchoolNimbin · Government CombinedStudents : teacher: 9.1
- 9925Inverell High SchoolInverell · Government SecondaryStudents : teacher: 9.1
- 10084Sydney Grammar SchoolDarlinghurst · Independent CombinedStudents : teacher: 9.2
| # | School | Sector | Students : teacher | Success Index | ICSEA | Students | Students : teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moree Secondary College Moree · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 5.6 | 25.4 Lower 50% | 771 | 369 | 5.6 |
| 2 | Moruya High School Moruya · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 6.0 | 26.5 Lower 50% | 922 | 356 | 6.0 |
| 3 | Condobolin High School Condobolin · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 6.0 | 29.3 Lower 50% | 834 | 205 | 6.0 |
| 4 | The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus Goonellabah · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 6.5 | 21.7 Lower 50% | 884 | 262 | 6.5 |
| 5 | Jindabyne High School Jindabyne · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 6.7 | 60.5 Top 50% | 1009 | 277 | 6.7 |
| 6 | Camden Haven High School Laurieton · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 6.9 | 47.7 Lower 50% | 962 | 896 | 6.9 |
| 7 | Narromine High School Narromine · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 7.1 | 24.4 Lower 50% | 787 | 223 | 7.1 |
| 8 | Ascham School Edgecliff · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 7.2 | 92.5 Top 5% | 1217 | 1,182 | 7.2 |
| 9 | Five Islands Secondary College Port Kembla · Secondary · 9-12 | Government | 7.2 | 51.2 Top 50% | 983 | 293 | 7.2 |
| 10 | Oberon High School Oberon · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 7.3 | 33.7 Lower 50% | 934 | 204 | 7.3 |
| 11 | Melville High School Kempsey · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 7.3 | 18.0 Lower 50% | 849 | 355 | 7.3 |
| 12 | Holroyd High School Greystanes · Secondary · 6-12 | Government | 7.3 | 34.9 Lower 50% | 919 | 547 | 7.3 |
| 13 | Cootamundra High School Cootamundra · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 7.5 | 22.1 Lower 50% | 902 | 203 | 7.5 |
| 14 | Georges River College Hurstville Campus Hurstville · Secondary · 7-10 | Government | 7.6 | 61.0 Top 50% | 1017 | 267 | 7.6 |
| 15 | J J Cahill Memorial High School Mascot · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 7.6 | 52.9 Top 50% | 987 | 298 | 7.6 |
| 16 | Cobar High School Cobar · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 7.6 | 23.1 Lower 50% | 865 | 214 | 7.6 |
| 17 | Nambucca Heads High School Nambucca Heads · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 7.6 | 21.4 Lower 50% | 890 | 314 | 7.6 |
| 18 | Junee High School Junee · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 7.6 | 32.1 Lower 50% | 922 | 237 | 7.6 |
| 19 | Murwillumbah High School Murwillumbah · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 7.6 | 34.2 Lower 50% | 950 | 347 | 7.6 |
| 20 | Wade High School Griffith · Secondary · 6-12 | Government | 7.7 | 30.5 Lower 50% | 918 | 461 | 7.7 |
| 21 | Gulgong High School Gulgong · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 7.9 | 19.0 Lower 50% | 868 | 213 | 7.9 |
| 22 | Mosman Church of England Preparatory School Mosman · Primary · K-6 | Independent | 8.0 | 89.1 Top 5% | 1206 | 221 | 8.0 |
| 23 | Matraville Sports High School Chifley · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.0 | 46.2 Lower 50% | 930 | 487 | 8.0 |
| 24 | Forbes High School Forbes · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.0 | 17.8 Lower 50% | 848 | 287 | 8.0 |
| 25 | Kingswood South Public School Kingswood · Primary · P-6 | Government | 8.0 | 42.1 Lower 50% | 956 | 304 | 8.0 |
| 26 | Parkes High School Parkes · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.0 | 23.1 Lower 50% | 894 | 467 | 8.0 |
| 27 | Frensham School Mittagong · Secondary · 7-12 | Independent | 8.0 | 81.0 Top 5% | 1137 | 345 | 8.0 |
| 28 | Wellington High School Wellington · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.0 | 21.1 Lower 50% | 792 | 284 | 8.0 |
| 29 | Masada College St Ives · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 8.1 | 81.3 Top 10% | 1162 | 368 | 8.1 |
| 30 | Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart Rose Bay · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 8.1 | 80.4 Top 10% | 1160 | 851 | 8.1 |
| 31 | Corowa High School Corowa · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.1 | 46.4 Lower 50% | 975 | 291 | 8.1 |
| 32 | Bankstown Senior College Bankstown · Secondary · 9-12 | Government | 8.2 | 20.6 Lower 50% | 847 | 545 | 8.2 |
| 33 | Evans High School Blacktown · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.2 | 37.2 Lower 50% | 935 | 815 | 8.2 |
| 34 | Lake Macquarie High School Booragul · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.2 | 40.9 Lower 50% | 925 | 435 | 8.2 |
| 35 | Lake Cargelligo Central School Lake Cargelligo · Combined · K-12 | Government | 8.3 | 32.5 Lower 50% | 858 | 227 | 8.3 |
| 36 | PLC Armidale Armidale · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 8.3 | 62.5 Top 50% | 1077 | 226 | 8.3 |
| 37 | Broken Hill High School Broken Hill · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.3 | 21.6 Lower 50% | 892 | 411 | 8.3 |
| 38 | Bowraville Central School Bowraville · Combined · K-12 | Government | 8.3 | 33.5 Lower 50% | 861 | 207 | 8.3 |
| 39 | SCEGGS Darlinghurst Darlinghurst · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 8.3 | 85.8 Top 5% | 1209 | 936 | 8.3 |
| 40 | Narrandera High School Narrandera · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.3 | 22.0 Lower 50% | 889 | 299 | 8.3 |
| 41 | Gunnedah High School Gunnedah · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.4 | 23.2 Lower 50% | 820 | 438 | 8.4 |
| 42 | Tenterfield High School Tenterfield · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.4 | 29.6 Lower 50% | 914 | 267 | 8.4 |
| 43 | New England Girls' School Armidale · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 8.4 | 61.4 Top 50% | 1047 | 247 | 8.4 |
| 44 | Blayney High School Blayney · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.4 | 24.9 Lower 50% | 917 | 296 | 8.4 |
| 45 | Temora High School Temora · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.4 | 45.3 Lower 50% | 964 | 275 | 8.4 |
| 46 | The Scots College Bellevue Hill · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 8.4 | 88.5 Top 5% | 1162 | 2,076 | 8.4 |
| 47 | Canowindra High School Canowindra · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.5 | 33.3 Lower 50% | 945 | 239 | 8.5 |
| 48 | Warrawong High School Warrawong · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.5 | 34.9 Lower 50% | 905 | 591 | 8.5 |
| 49 | Lurnea High School Lurnea · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.5 | 29.1 Lower 50% | 902 | 696 | 8.5 |
| 50 | James Meehan High School Macquarie Fields · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.5 | 34.4 Lower 50% | 884 | 395 | 8.5 |
| 51 | La Salle Academy Lithgow Lithgow · Secondary · 7-12 | Catholic | 8.5 | 47.6 Lower 50% | 980 | 230 | 8.5 |
| 52 | The Rivers Secondary College, Richmond River High Campus North Lismore · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.5 | 34.9 Lower 50% | 950 | 494 | 8.5 |
| 53 | Finley High School Finley · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.5 | 46.6 Lower 50% | 965 | 304 | 8.5 |
| 54 | Strathfield South High School Enfield · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.5 | 49.4 Lower 50% | 961 | 549 | 8.5 |
| 55 | Queenwood Mosman · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 8.5 | 79.8 Top 10% | 1172 | 816 | 8.5 |
| 56 | Portland Central School Portland · Combined · K-12 | Government | 8.5 | 29.1 Lower 50% | 845 | 204 | 8.5 |
| 57 | West Wyalong High School West Wyalong · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.6 | 32.0 Lower 50% | 926 | 263 | 8.6 |
| 58 | Kyogle High School Kyogle · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.6 | 28.1 Lower 50% | 912 | 307 | 8.6 |
| 59 | Queanbeyan High School Queanbeyan · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.6 | 42.8 Lower 50% | 967 | 448 | 8.6 |
| 60 | Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School Middle Cove · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 8.6 | 82.3 Top 5% | 1148 | 405 | 8.6 |
| 61 | Canobolas High School Orange · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.6 | 22.5 Lower 50% | 838 | 546 | 8.6 |
| 62 | Bradfield College St Leonards · Secondary · 11-12 | Government | 8.6 | 85.6 Top 5% | 1108 | 322 | 8.6 |
| 63 | Quirindi High School Quirindi · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.6 | 26.4 Lower 50% | 891 | 352 | 8.6 |
| 64 | Monaro High School Cooma North · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.7 | 44.2 Lower 50% | 977 | 372 | 8.7 |
| 65 | Yanco Agricultural High School Yanco · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.7 | 63.0 Top 50% | 1009 | 319 | 8.7 |
| 66 | Coonabarabran High School Coonabarabran · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.7 | 23.9 Lower 50% | 898 | 298 | 8.7 |
| 67 | Moorefield Girls High School Kogarah · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.8 | 70.3 Top 25% | 1025 | 372 | 8.8 |
| 68 | Dubbo College Senior Campus Dubbo · Secondary · 11-12 | Government | 8.8 | 37.8 Lower 50% | 929 | 651 | 8.8 |
| 69 | Billabong High School Culcairn · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.8 | 29.3 Lower 50% | 946 | 312 | 8.8 |
| 70 | Karabar High School Queanbeyan · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.8 | 44.2 Lower 50% | 982 | 723 | 8.8 |
| 71 | James Busby High School Green Valley · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.8 | 21.2 Lower 50% | 902 | 544 | 8.8 |
| 72 | Narooma High School Narooma · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.8 | 40.1 Lower 50% | 936 | 463 | 8.8 |
| 73 | Great Lakes College Senior Campus Tuncurry · Secondary · 11-12 | Government | 8.8 | 50.3 Top 50% | 988 | 349 | 8.8 |
| 74 | Birrong Boys High School Birrong · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.9 | 38.5 Lower 50% | 937 | 366 | 8.9 |
| 75 | Batemans Bay High School Batehaven · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 8.9 | 24.7 Lower 50% | 902 | 534 | 8.9 |
| 76 | Kambala Rose Bay · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 8.9 | 87.2 Top 5% | 1169 | 986 | 8.9 |
| 77 | Curran Public School Macquarie Fields · Primary · K-6 | Government | 8.9 | 33.2 Lower 50% | 883 | 275 | 8.9 |
| 78 | Pymble Ladies' College Pymble · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 8.9 | 83.6 Top 5% | 1178 | 2,501 | 8.9 |
| 79 | Ravenswood School for Girls Gordon · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 9.0 | 89.9 Top 5% | 1185 | 1,451 | 9.0 |
| 80 | Casino High School Casino · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 9.0 | 20.4 Lower 50% | 866 | 567 | 9.0 |
| 81 | Saint Ignatius' College Lane Cove · Combined · 5-12 | Independent | 9.0 | 81.3 Top 10% | 1159 | 1,613 | 9.0 |
| 82 | Claymore Public School Claymore · Primary · P-6 | Government | 9.0 | 29.2 Lower 50% | 903 | 236 | 9.0 |
| 83 | Scone High School Scone · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 9.0 | 21.1 Lower 50% | 894 | 316 | 9.0 |
| 84 | Kanahooka High School Kanahooka · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 9.0 | 27.6 Lower 50% | 912 | 581 | 9.0 |
| 85 | Merriwa Central School Merriwa · Combined · K-12 | Government | 9.0 | 30.1 Lower 50% | 879 | 221 | 9.0 |
| 86 | Hunter Valley Grammar School Ashtonfield · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 9.0 | 81.2 Top 10% | 1134 | 1,161 | 9.0 |
| 87 | International Maarif Schools of Australia Auburn · Combined · K-11 | Independent | 9.0 | 65.2 Top 50% | 1043 | 362 | 9.0 |
| 88 | Trinity Grammar School Summer Hill · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 9.0 | 82.2 Top 10% | 1168 | 2,296 | 9.0 |
| 89 | Macksville High School Macksville · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 9.0 | 23.6 Lower 50% | 916 | 365 | 9.0 |
| 90 | MLC School Burwood · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 9.0 | 84.9 Top 5% | 1177 | 1,393 | 9.0 |
| 91 | Cranbrook School Bellevue Hill · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 9.0 | 85.9 Top 5% | 1181 | 1,693 | 9.0 |
| 92 | Airds High School Campbelltown · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 9.0 | 32.8 Lower 50% | 875 | 542 | 9.0 |
| 93 | Shoalhaven High School Nowra · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 9.1 | 25.5 Lower 50% | 862 | 610 | 9.1 |
| 94 | Newington College Stanmore · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 9.1 | 86.9 Top 5% | 1182 | 2,072 | 9.1 |
| 95 | Gloucester High School Gloucester · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 9.1 | 41.5 Lower 50% | 950 | 309 | 9.1 |
| 96 | Bonnyrigg Public School Bonnyrigg · Primary · P-6 | Government | 9.1 | 27.3 Lower 50% | 900 | 238 | 9.1 |
| 97 | Chifley College Shalvey Campus Shalvey · Secondary · 7-10 | Government | 9.1 | 20.3 Lower 50% | 828 | 391 | 9.1 |
| 98 | Nimbin Central School Nimbin · Combined · K-12 | Government | 9.1 | 35.9 Lower 50% | 956 | 245 | 9.1 |
| 99 | Inverell High School Inverell · Secondary · 7-12 | Government | 9.1 | 24.7 Lower 50% | 888 | 484 | 9.1 |
| 100 | Sydney Grammar School Darlinghurst · Combined · K-12 | Independent | 9.2 | 83.8 Top 5% | 1274 | 1,925 | 9.2 |
There are 1,949 schools with the best student–teacher ratio in New South Wales eligible for this list; the top 100 are shown. Moree Secondary College in Moree is ranked first (students : teacher: 5.6). 77 of the top 100 are government schools and 23 are Catholic or independent; the median ICSEA across the list is 932.
The top 10 schools with the best student–teacher ratio in New South Wales for 2025 are: 1. Moree Secondary College (Moree); 2. Moruya High School (Moruya); 3. Condobolin High School (Condobolin); 4. The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus (Goonellabah); 5. Jindabyne High School (Jindabyne); 6. Camden Haven High School (Laurieton); 7. Narromine High School (Narromine); 8. Ascham School (Edgecliff); 9. Five Islands Secondary College (Port Kembla); 10. Oberon High School (Oberon).
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What is the best lowest ratio school in New South Wales?
Moree Secondary College in Moree ranks first among schools with the best student–teacher ratio in New South Wales with a Success Index of 25.4 out of 100 and an ICSEA of 771.
How are schools with the best student–teacher ratio in New South Wales ranked?
Schools with 200+ students and the fewest full-time-equivalent students per full-time-equivalent teacher. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (ICSEA published, 80+ students, not a special school) are included; the Success Index is shown alongside for context.
How many public schools are in the top 100 schools with the best student–teacher ratio in New South Wales?
77 of the top 100 schools with the best student–teacher ratio in New South Wales are government schools; 23 are Catholic or independent.
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Not yet. ACARA does not publish school-level NAPLAN results in bulk, and ATAR results are released by state authorities in different formats. The Success Index uses the measures ACARA publishes for every school so that all schools are compared on identical data. Where a school publishes its own results we link to its website.