Brewarrina Christian School vs Namoi Valley Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 244 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brewarrina Christian School
Gongolgon · Independent combined · K-10
30 students · ICSEA 756
Namoi Valley Christian School
Wee Waa · Independent combined · K-10
128 students · ICSEA 936
| Measure | Brewarrina Christian School Gongolgon NSW | Namoi Valley Christian School Wee Waa NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #244 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #845 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-10 | K-10 |
| Students | 30 | 128 |
| Girls / boys | 19 / 11 | 50 / 78 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 2 | 13 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +167% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 756 | 936 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 9.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 9.6 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 87% | 34% |
| Suburb | Gongolgon 2839 | Wee Waa 2388 |
| Council area | Brewarrina | Narrabri |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.brewarrinacs.nsw.edu.au/ | www.nvcs.com.au |
The verdict
- •Namoi Valley Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (40.7 vs 22.8).
- •Namoi Valley Christian School has the higher ICSEA (936 vs 756), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brewarrina Christian School has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 9.7).
- •Namoi Valley Christian School is the larger school with 128 students compared with 30.
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 Brewarrina Christian School better than Namoi Valley Christian School?
On the Success Index, Namoi Valley Christian School ranks higher (40.7 vs 22.8 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 Brewarrina Christian School and Namoi Valley Christian School?
About 244 km in a straight line, between Gongolgon and Wee Waa in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brewarrina Christian School has 6.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Namoi Valley Christian School has 9.7.
How do Brewarrina Christian School and Namoi Valley Christian School rank in NSW?
Brewarrina Christian School is unranked and Namoi Valley Christian School is 244th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.