Bourke High School vs Bourke Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 244 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bourke High School
Bourke · Government high school · 7-12
134 students · ICSEA 714
Bourke Public School
Bourke · Government primary · K-6
145 students · ICSEA 702
| Measure | Bourke High School Bourke NSW | Bourke Public School Bourke NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #524 of 539 | #1586 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1420 of 1,472 | #4799 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 134 | 145 |
| Girls / boys | 67 / 67 | 74 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | – | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | 26 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 714 | 702 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 5.0 | 6.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.7 | 22.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 81% | 81% |
| Suburb | Bourke 2840 | Bourke 2840 |
| Council area | Bourke | Bourke |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | bourke-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | bourke-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (18.7 vs 19.4).
- •Bourke High School has the higher ICSEA (714 vs 702), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bourke High School has fewer students per teacher (5.0 vs 6.6).
- •Bourke Public School is the larger school with 145 students compared with 134.
- •Bourke High School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -17%).
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 Bourke High School better than Bourke Public 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 Bourke High School and Bourke Public School?
About 244 m in a straight line, between Bourke and Bourke in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bourke High School has 5.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Bourke Public School has 6.6.
How do Bourke High School and Bourke Public School rank in NSW?
Bourke High School is 524th of 539 and Bourke Public School is 1586th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.