Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School vs Moorefield Girls High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 315 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School
Calala · Government high school · 7-12
606 students · ICSEA 1025
Moorefield Girls High School
Kogarah · Government high school · 7-12
372 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School Calala NSW | Moorefield Girls High School Kogarah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #174 of 539 | #108 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #440 of 1,472 | #282 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 606 | 372 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 606 | 372 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 111 | 68 |
| Year 12 cohort | 83 | 58 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1025 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.4 | 42.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 11.4 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 76% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 3% |
| Suburb | Calala 2340 | Kogarah 2217 |
| Council area | Tamworth | Bayside (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | farreragri-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | moorefielg-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Moorefield Girls High School scores higher on the Success Index (70.3 vs 63.0).
- •Moorefield Girls High School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 12.0).
- •Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School is the larger school with 606 students compared with 372.
- •Moorefield Girls High School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -1%).
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 Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School better than Moorefield Girls High School?
On the Success Index, Moorefield Girls High School ranks higher (70.3 vs 63.0 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 Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School and Moorefield Girls High School?
About 315 km in a straight line, between Calala and Kogarah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moorefield Girls High School has 8.8.
How do Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School and Moorefield Girls High School rank in NSW?
Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School is 174th of 539 and Moorefield Girls High School is 108th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.