Albury North Public School vs James Fallon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 535 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albury North Public School
Albury · Government primary · K-6
285 students · ICSEA 893
James Fallon High School
North Albury · Government high school · 7-12
671 students · ICSEA 905
| Measure | Albury North Public School Albury NSW | James Fallon High School North Albury NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1262 of 1,619 | #419 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3915 of 4,908 | #1156 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 285 | 671 |
| Girls / boys | 151 / 134 | 346 / 325 |
| Foundation intake | 46 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 128 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 71 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +17% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 893 | 905 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 9.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.9 | 67.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 18.9 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 23% |
| Suburb | Albury 2640 | North Albury 2640 |
| Council area | Albury | Albury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | alburynth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | jamesfallo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Albury North Public School scores higher on the Success Index (33.0 vs 31.0).
- •James Fallon High School has the higher ICSEA (905 vs 893), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •James Fallon High School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.6).
- •James Fallon High School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 285.
- •Albury North Public School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -5%).
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 North Public School better than James Fallon High School?
On the Success Index, Albury North Public School ranks higher (33.0 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 North Public School and James Fallon High School?
About 535 m in a straight line, between Albury and North Albury in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albury North Public School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and James Fallon High School has 9.8.
How do Albury North Public School and James Fallon High School rank in NSW?
Albury North Public School is 1262nd of 1,619 and James Fallon High School is 419th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.