Alstonville High School vs North Coast Pathway
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alstonville High School
Alstonville · Government high school · 7-12
522 students · ICSEA 990
North Coast Pathway
Alstonville · Independent special · 9-10
26 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Alstonville High School Alstonville NSW | North Coast Pathway Alstonville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #294 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #791 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | 9-10 |
| Students | 522 | 26 |
| Girls / boys | 255 / 267 | 17 / 9 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 89 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 49 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 6.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.5 | 3.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.7 | 0.6 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 15% |
| Suburb | Alstonville 2477 | Alstonville 2477 |
| Council area | Ballina | Ballina |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | alstonvill-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | ncpathway.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •North Coast Pathway has the higher ICSEA (998 vs 990), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Coast Pathway has fewer students per teacher (6.8 vs 10.5).
- •Alstonville High School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 26.
- •Alstonville High School is a government school while North Coast Pathway is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Alstonville High School better than North Coast Pathway?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alstonville High School and North Coast Pathway?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Alstonville and Alstonville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alstonville High School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Coast Pathway has 6.8.
How do Alstonville High School and North Coast Pathway rank in NSW?
Alstonville High School is 294th of 539 and North Coast Pathway is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.