Coonamble High School vs Moree Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 215 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coonamble High School
Coonamble · Government high school · 7-12
161 students · ICSEA 733
Moree Secondary College
Moree · Government high school · 7-12
369 students · ICSEA 771
| Measure | Coonamble High School Coonamble NSW | Moree Secondary College Moree NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #534 of 539 | #476 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1443 of 1,472 | #1298 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 161 | 369 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 81 | 200 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 40 | 59 |
| Year 12 cohort | 17 | 33 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +98% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 733 | 771 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 82% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.7 | 64.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 18.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 82% | 62% |
| Suburb | Coonamble 2829 | Moree 2400 |
| Council area | Coonamble | Moree Plains |
| Remoteness | Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | coonamble-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | moree-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Moree Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (25.4 vs 16.9).
- •Moree Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (771 vs 733), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coonamble High School has fewer students per teacher (5.1 vs 5.6).
- •Moree Secondary College is the larger school with 369 students compared with 161.
- •Moree Secondary College has grown faster over five years (98% 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 Coonamble High School better than Moree Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Moree Secondary College ranks higher (25.4 vs 16.9 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 Coonamble High School and Moree Secondary College?
About 215 km in a straight line, between Coonamble and Moree in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coonamble High School has 5.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moree Secondary College has 5.6.
How do Coonamble High School and Moree Secondary College rank in NSW?
Coonamble High School is 534th of 539 and Moree Secondary College is 476th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.