Barham High School vs Barham Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 570 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Barham High School
Barham · Government high school · 7-12
184 students · ICSEA 951
Barham Public School
Barham · Government primary · K-6
162 students · ICSEA 982
| Measure | Barham High School Barham NSW | Barham Public School Barham NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #355 of 539 | #1066 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #999 of 1,472 | #3340 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 184 | 162 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 91 | 85 / 77 |
| Foundation intake | – | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 41 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | +25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 982 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 38th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 10.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 5% |
| Suburb | Barham 2732 | Barham 2732 |
| Council area | Murray River | Murray River |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | barham-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | barham-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Barham Public School scores higher on the Success Index (41.2 vs 37.9).
- •Barham Public School has the higher ICSEA (982 vs 951), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Barham High School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 15.0).
- •Barham High School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 162.
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 Barham High School better than Barham Public School?
On the Success Index, Barham Public School ranks higher (41.2 vs 37.9 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 Barham High School and Barham Public School?
About 570 m in a straight line, between Barham and Barham in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Barham High School has 7.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Barham Public School has 15.0.
How do Barham High School and Barham Public School rank in NSW?
Barham High School is 355th of 539 and Barham Public School is 1066th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.