Bourke High School vs St Ignatius' Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 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
St Ignatius' Parish School
Bourke · Catholic primary · K-6
90 students · ICSEA 826
| Measure | Bourke High School Bourke NSW | St Ignatius' Parish School Bourke NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #524 of 539 | #1533 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1420 of 1,472 | #4649 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 134 | 90 |
| Girls / boys | 67 / 67 | 43 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | – | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | 26 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 714 | 826 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 5.0 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.7 | 9.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 81% | 59% |
| Suburb | Bourke 2840 | Bourke 2840 |
| Council area | Bourke | Bourke |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Very Remote |
| Website | bourke-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.wf.catholic.edu.au/Schools/BourkeSchool/school-bourke.html |
The verdict
- •St Ignatius' Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (22.6 vs 18.7).
- •St Ignatius' Parish School has the higher ICSEA (826 vs 714), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bourke High School has fewer students per teacher (5.0 vs 10.0).
- •Bourke High School is the larger school with 134 students compared with 90.
- •Bourke High School is a government school while St Ignatius' Parish School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Ignatius' Parish School?
On the Success Index, St Ignatius' Parish School ranks higher (22.6 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 St Ignatius' Parish School?
About 1.7 km 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 St Ignatius' Parish School has 10.0.
How do Bourke High School and St Ignatius' Parish School rank in NSW?
Bourke High School is 524th of 539 and St Ignatius' Parish School is 1533rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.