Bombala High School vs Wyong High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 451 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bombala High School
Bombala · Government high school · 7-12
148 students · ICSEA 946
Wyong High School
Wyong · Government high school · 7-12
674 students · ICSEA 946
| Measure | Bombala High School Bombala NSW | Wyong High School Wyong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #345 of 539 | #373 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #978 of 1,472 | #1046 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 148 | 674 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 68 | 330 / 344 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 39 | 128 |
| Year 12 cohort | 15 | 75 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 946 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 10.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 64.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 19.9 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 15% |
| Suburb | Bombala 2632 | Wyong 2259 |
| Council area | Snowy Monaro | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | bombala-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | wyong-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bombala High School scores higher on the Success Index (39.0 vs 35.9).
- •Bombala High School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 10.4).
- •Wyong High School is the larger school with 674 students compared with 148.
- •Bombala High School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -12%).
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 Bombala High School better than Wyong High School?
On the Success Index, Bombala High School ranks higher (39.0 vs 35.9 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 Bombala High School and Wyong High School?
About 451 km in a straight line, between Bombala and Wyong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bombala High School has 7.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wyong High School has 10.4.
How do Bombala High School and Wyong High School rank in NSW?
Bombala High School is 345th of 539 and Wyong High School is 373rd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.