Baradine Central School vs Warren Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 144 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baradine Central School
Baradine · Government combined · K-12
101 students · ICSEA 785
Warren Central School
Warren · Government combined · K-12
228 students · ICSEA 783
| Measure | Baradine Central School Baradine NSW | Warren Central School Warren NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #304 of 314 | #302 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1171 of 1,259 | #1158 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 101 | 228 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 50 | 106 / 122 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | 9 | 21 |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | 6 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 785 | 783 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 22.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 9.1 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 50% | 61% |
| Suburb | Baradine 2396 | Warren 2824 |
| Council area | Warrumbungle | Warren |
| Remoteness | Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | baradine-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | warren-c.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (25.7 vs 26.3).
- •Baradine Central School has the higher ICSEA (785 vs 783), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Baradine Central School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 10.0).
- •Warren Central School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 101.
- •Warren Central School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -20%).
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 Baradine Central School better than Warren Central School?
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 Baradine Central School and Warren Central School?
About 144 km in a straight line, between Baradine and Warren in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baradine Central School has 7.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warren Central School has 10.0.
How do Baradine Central School and Warren Central School rank in NSW?
Baradine Central School is 304th of 314 and Warren Central School is 302nd of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.