Bourke High School vs Moree Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 382 km 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
Moree Secondary College
Moree · Government high school · 7-12
369 students · ICSEA 771
| Measure | Bourke High School Bourke NSW | Moree Secondary College Moree NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #524 of 539 | #476 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1420 of 1,472 | #1298 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 134 | 369 |
| Girls / boys | 67 / 67 | 200 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 26 | 59 |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | 33 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +98% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 714 | 771 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 5.0 | 5.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.7 | 64.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 18.7 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 81% | 62% |
| Suburb | Bourke 2840 | Moree 2400 |
| Council area | Bourke | Moree Plains |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | bourke-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | moree-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Moree Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (25.4 vs 18.7).
- •Moree Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (771 vs 714), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bourke High School has fewer students per teacher (5.0 vs 5.6).
- •Moree Secondary College is the larger school with 369 students compared with 134.
- •Moree Secondary College has grown faster over five years (98% 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 Moree Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Moree Secondary College ranks higher (25.4 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 Moree Secondary College?
About 382 km in a straight line, between Bourke and Moree 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 Moree Secondary College has 5.6.
How do Bourke High School and Moree Secondary College rank in NSW?
Bourke High School is 524th of 539 and Moree Secondary College is 476th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.