Albury High School vs James Fallon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 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
James Fallon High School
North Albury · Government high school · 7-12
671 students · ICSEA 905
| Measure | Albury High School Albury NSW | James Fallon High School North Albury NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #269 of 539 | #419 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #705 of 1,472 | #1156 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 910 | 671 |
| Girls / boys | 472 / 438 | 346 / 325 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 185 | 128 |
| Year 12 cohort | 114 | 71 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 905 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 68.2 | 67.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 18.9 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 23% |
| Suburb | Albury 2640 | North Albury 2640 |
| Council area | Albury | Albury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | albury-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | jamesfallo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Albury High School scores higher on the Success Index (51.6 vs 31.0).
- •Albury High School has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 905), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •James Fallon High School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.3).
- •Albury High School is the larger school with 910 students compared with 671.
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 James Fallon High School?
On the Success Index, Albury High School ranks higher (51.6 vs 31.0 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 James Fallon High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Albury and North 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 James Fallon High School has 9.8.
How do Albury High School and James Fallon High School rank in NSW?
Albury High School is 269th of 539 and James Fallon High School is 419th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.