Banora Point High School vs Finley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 1115 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banora Point High School
Banora Point · Government high school · 7-12
503 students · ICSEA 965
Finley High School
Finley · Government high school · 7-12
304 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Banora Point High School Banora Point NSW | Finley High School Finley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #338 of 539 | #297 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #944 of 1,472 | #804 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 503 | 304 |
| Girls / boys | 238 / 265 | 163 / 141 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 85 | 70 |
| Year 12 cohort | 62 | 25 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.3 | 35.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 11.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 13% |
| Suburb | Banora Point 2486 | Finley 2713 |
| Council area | Tweed | Berrigan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | banorapnt-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | finley-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Finley High School scores higher on the Success Index (46.6 vs 40.1).
- •Finley High School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.4).
- •Banora Point High School is the larger school with 503 students compared with 304.
- •Finley High School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -19%).
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 Banora Point High School better than Finley High School?
On the Success Index, Finley High School ranks higher (46.6 vs 40.1 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 Banora Point High School and Finley High School?
About 1115 km in a straight line, between Banora Point and Finley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banora Point High School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Finley High School has 8.5.
How do Banora Point High School and Finley High School rank in NSW?
Banora Point High School is 338th of 539 and Finley High School is 297th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.