Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus vs Narara Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 11 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus
Woy Woy · Government high school · 10-12
644 students · ICSEA 974
Narara Valley High School
Narara · Government high school · 7-12
629 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus Woy Woy NSW | Narara Valley High School Narara NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #303 of 539 | #330 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #823 of 1,472 | #915 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 10-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 644 | 629 |
| Girls / boys | 308 / 336 | 313 / 316 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 109 |
| Year 12 cohort | 150 | 75 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.9 | 61.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 18.9 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 14% |
| Suburb | Woy Woy 2256 | Narara 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | woywoy-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | nararavaly-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus scores higher on the Success Index (46.0 vs 41.6).
- •Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus is the larger school with 644 students compared with 629.
- •Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -24%).
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 Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus better than Narara Valley High School?
On the Success Index, Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus ranks higher (46.0 vs 41.6 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 Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus and Narara Valley High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Woy Woy and Narara in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narara Valley High School has 10.3.
How do Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus and Narara Valley High School rank in NSW?
Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus is 303rd of 539 and Narara Valley High School is 330th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.