Bourke High School vs Bourke-Walgett School of Distance Education
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 251 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-Walgett School of Distance Education
Bourke · Government primary · K-6
47 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Bourke High School Bourke NSW | Bourke-Walgett School of Distance Education Bourke NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #524 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1420 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 134 | 47 |
| Girls / boys | 67 / 67 | 20 / 27 |
| Foundation intake | – | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | 26 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 714 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 5.0 | 6.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.7 | 7.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 81% | 13% |
| Suburb | Bourke 2840 | Bourke 2840 |
| Council area | Bourke | Bourke |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | bourke-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | bourkewalg-d.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bourke-Walgett School of Distance Education scores higher on the Success Index (49.6 vs 18.7).
- •Bourke-Walgett School of Distance Education has the higher ICSEA (993 vs 714), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bourke High School has fewer students per teacher (5.0 vs 6.6).
- •Bourke High School is the larger school with 134 students compared with 47.
- •Bourke-Walgett School of Distance Education has grown faster over five years (18% vs -10%).
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-Walgett School of Distance Education?
On the Success Index, Bourke-Walgett School of Distance Education ranks higher (49.6 vs 18.7 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 Bourke High School and Bourke-Walgett School of Distance Education?
About 251 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-Walgett School of Distance Education has 6.6.
How do Bourke High School and Bourke-Walgett School of Distance Education rank in NSW?
Bourke High School is 524th of 539 and Bourke-Walgett School of Distance Education is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.