Dubbo College South Campus vs Narrabri High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 242 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Dubbo College South Campus
Dubbo · Government high school · 7-10
687 students · ICSEA 864
Narrabri High School
Narrabri · Government high school · 7-12
420 students · ICSEA 864
| Measure | Dubbo College South Campus Dubbo NSW | Narrabri High School Narrabri NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #535 of 539 | #532 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1444 of 1,472 | #1437 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 687 | 420 |
| Girls / boys | 352 / 335 | 212 / 208 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 174 | 60 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 46 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 864 | 864 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 9.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.3 | 43.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 46% | 43% |
| Suburb | Dubbo 2830 | Narrabri 2390 |
| Council area | Dubbo | Narrabri |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | dubbosouth-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | narrabri-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (16.9 vs 17.5).
- •Narrabri High School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.6).
- •Dubbo College South Campus is the larger school with 687 students compared with 420.
- •Dubbo College South Campus has grown faster over five years (-9% 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 Dubbo College South Campus better than Narrabri 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 Dubbo College South Campus and Narrabri High School?
About 242 km in a straight line, between Dubbo and Narrabri in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Dubbo College South Campus has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narrabri High School has 9.6.
How do Dubbo College South Campus and Narrabri High School rank in NSW?
Dubbo College South Campus is 535th of 539 and Narrabri High School is 532nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.