Cobar High School vs Narrabri High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 399 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cobar High School
Cobar · Government high school · 7-12
214 students · ICSEA 865
Narrabri High School
Narrabri · Government high school · 7-12
420 students · ICSEA 864
| Measure | Cobar High School Cobar NSW | Narrabri High School Narrabri NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #498 of 539 | #532 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1358 of 1,472 | #1437 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 214 | 420 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 82 | 212 / 208 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 52 | 60 |
| Year 12 cohort | 14 | 46 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 865 | 864 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.0 | 43.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 32% | 43% |
| Suburb | Cobar 2835 | Narrabri 2390 |
| Council area | Cobar | Narrabri |
| Remoteness | Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | cobar-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | narrabri-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Cobar High School scores higher on the Success Index (23.1 vs 17.5).
- •Cobar High School has the higher ICSEA (865 vs 864), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cobar High School has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 9.6).
- •Narrabri High School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 214.
- •Cobar High School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -17%).
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 Cobar High School better than Narrabri High School?
On the Success Index, Cobar High School ranks higher (23.1 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 Cobar High School and Narrabri High School?
About 399 km in a straight line, between Cobar and Narrabri in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cobar High School has 7.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narrabri High School has 9.6.
How do Cobar High School and Narrabri High School rank in NSW?
Cobar High School is 498th of 539 and Narrabri High School is 532nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.