Coonamble High School vs Narromine High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 142 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
Narromine High School
Narromine · Government high school · 7-12
223 students · ICSEA 787
| Measure | Coonamble High School Coonamble NSW | Narromine High School Narromine NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #534 of 539 | #486 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1443 of 1,472 | #1327 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 161 | 223 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 81 | 107 / 116 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 40 | 41 |
| Year 12 cohort | 17 | 25 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 733 | 787 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 82% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 5.1 | 7.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.7 | 31.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 82% | 68% |
| Suburb | Coonamble 2829 | Narromine 2821 |
| Council area | Coonamble | Narromine |
| Remoteness | Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | coonamble-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | narromine-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Narromine High School scores higher on the Success Index (24.4 vs 16.9).
- •Narromine High School has the higher ICSEA (787 vs 733), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coonamble High School has fewer students per teacher (5.1 vs 7.1).
- •Narromine High School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 161.
- •Narromine High School has grown faster over five years (2% 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 Narromine High School?
On the Success Index, Narromine High School ranks higher (24.4 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 Narromine High School?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Coonamble and Narromine 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 Narromine High School has 7.1.
How do Coonamble High School and Narromine High School rank in NSW?
Coonamble High School is 534th of 539 and Narromine High School is 486th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.