Bega High School vs Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 379 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bega High School
Bega · Government high school · 7-12
706 students · ICSEA 973
Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus
Woy Woy · Government high school · 10-12
644 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Bega High School Bega NSW | Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus Woy Woy NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #283 of 539 | #303 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #762 of 1,472 | #823 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 10-12 |
| Students | 706 | 644 |
| Girls / boys | 348 / 358 | 308 / 336 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 154 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | 150 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 66.4 | 63.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 16.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 13% |
| Suburb | Bega 2550 | Woy Woy 2256 |
| Council area | Bega Valley | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | bega-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | woywoy-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bega High School scores higher on the Success Index (49.0 vs 46.0).
- •Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.6).
- •Bega High School is the larger school with 706 students compared with 644.
- •Bega High School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -4%).
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 Bega High School better than Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus?
On the Success Index, Bega High School ranks higher (49.0 vs 46.0 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 Bega High School and Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus?
About 379 km in a straight line, between Bega and Woy Woy in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bega High School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus has 10.0.
How do Bega High School and Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus rank in NSW?
Bega High School is 283rd of 539 and Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus is 303rd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.