Bourke High School vs Walgett Community College - High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 209 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
Walgett Community College - High School
Walgett · Government high school · 7-12
83 students · ICSEA 677
| Measure | Bourke High School Bourke NSW | Walgett Community College - High School Walgett NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #524 of 539 | #533 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1420 of 1,472 | #1439 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 134 | 83 |
| Girls / boys | 67 / 67 | 48 / 35 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 26 | 14 |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | 7 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 714 | 677 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 5.0 | 3.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.7 | 23.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 11.9 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 81% | 96% |
| Suburb | Bourke 2840 | Walgett 2832 |
| Council area | Bourke | Walgett |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Remote |
| Website | bourke-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | walgett-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bourke High School scores higher on the Success Index (18.7 vs 17.5).
- •Bourke High School has the higher ICSEA (714 vs 677), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Walgett Community College - High School has fewer students per teacher (3.5 vs 5.0).
- •Bourke High School is the larger school with 134 students compared with 83.
- •Bourke High School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -29%).
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 Walgett Community College - High School?
On the Success Index, Bourke High School ranks higher (18.7 vs 17.5 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 Walgett Community College - High School?
About 209 km in a straight line, between Bourke and Walgett 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 Walgett Community College - High School has 3.5.
How do Bourke High School and Walgett Community College - High School rank in NSW?
Bourke High School is 524th of 539 and Walgett Community College - High School is 533rd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.