Albury High School vs Albury Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albury High School
Albury · Government high school · 7-12
910 students · ICSEA 1016
Albury Public School
Albury · Government primary · K-6
637 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Albury High School Albury NSW | Albury Public School Albury NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #269 of 539 | #756 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #705 of 1,472 | #2311 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 910 | 637 |
| Girls / boys | 472 / 438 | 301 / 336 |
| Foundation intake | – | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | 185 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 114 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 18.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.2 | 35.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 5.1 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Albury 2640 | Albury 2640 |
| Council area | Albury | Albury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | albury-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | albury-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Albury Public School scores higher on the Success Index (55.1 vs 51.6).
- •Albury Public School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 1016), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Albury High School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 18.1).
- •Albury High School is the larger school with 910 students compared with 637.
- •Albury Public School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -10%).
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 Albury High School better than Albury Public School?
On the Success Index, Albury Public School ranks higher (55.1 vs 51.6 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 Albury High School and Albury Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Albury and Albury in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albury High School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Albury Public School has 18.1.
How do Albury High School and Albury Public School rank in NSW?
Albury High School is 269th of 539 and Albury Public School is 756th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.