Barham High School vs Dorrigo High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 992 km 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
Dorrigo High School
Dorrigo · Government high school · 7-12
118 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | Barham High School Barham NSW | Dorrigo High School Dorrigo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #355 of 539 | #368 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #999 of 1,472 | #1038 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 184 | 118 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 91 | 59 / 59 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 41 | 26 |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | 21 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 6.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.8 | 17.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 9% |
| Suburb | Barham 2732 | Dorrigo 2453 |
| Council area | Murray River | Bellingen |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | barham-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | dorrigo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Barham High School scores higher on the Success Index (37.9 vs 36.4).
- •Dorrigo High School has fewer students per teacher (6.8 vs 7.7).
- •Barham High School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 118.
- •Barham High School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -7%).
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 Dorrigo High School?
On the Success Index, Barham High School ranks higher (37.9 vs 36.4 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 Dorrigo High School?
About 992 km in a straight line, between Barham and Dorrigo 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 Dorrigo High School has 6.8.
How do Barham High School and Dorrigo High School rank in NSW?
Barham High School is 355th of 539 and Dorrigo High School is 368th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.