Coonabarabran High School vs Griffith High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 452 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coonabarabran High School
Coonabarabran · Government high school · 7-12
298 students · ICSEA 898
Griffith High School
Griffith · Government high school · 7-12
608 students · ICSEA 899
| Measure | Coonabarabran High School Coonabarabran NSW | Griffith High School Griffith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #490 of 539 | #492 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1339 of 1,472 | #1344 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 298 | 608 |
| Girls / boys | 150 / 148 | 286 / 322 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 67 | 139 |
| Year 12 cohort | 30 | 69 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 898 | 899 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.2 | 65.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 31% | 21% |
| Suburb | Coonabarabran 2357 | Griffith 2680 |
| Council area | Warrumbungle | Griffith |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | coonabarab-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | mrhsgriffith-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (23.9 vs 23.4).
- •Griffith High School has the higher ICSEA (899 vs 898), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coonabarabran High School has fewer students per teacher (8.7 vs 9.3).
- •Griffith High School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 298.
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 Coonabarabran High School better than Griffith High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Coonabarabran High School and Griffith High School?
About 452 km in a straight line, between Coonabarabran and Griffith in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coonabarabran High School has 8.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Griffith High School has 9.3.
How do Coonabarabran High School and Griffith High School rank in NSW?
Coonabarabran High School is 490th of 539 and Griffith High School is 492nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.