Figtree High School vs Nareena Hills Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Figtree High School
Figtree · Government high school · 7-12
880 students · ICSEA 1013
Nareena Hills Public School
Figtree · Government primary · K-6
209 students · ICSEA 1080
| Measure | Figtree High School Figtree NSW | Nareena Hills Public School Figtree NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #233 of 539 | #575 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #602 of 1,472 | #1759 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 880 | 209 |
| Girls / boys | 435 / 445 | 100 / 109 |
| Foundation intake | – | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | 157 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 114 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1013 | 1080 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 18.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.0 | 11.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Figtree 2525 | Figtree 2525 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | figtree-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | nareenahil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Nareena Hills Public School scores higher on the Success Index (61.9 vs 56.1).
- •Nareena Hills Public School has the higher ICSEA (1080 vs 1013), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Figtree High School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 18.2).
- •Figtree High School is the larger school with 880 students compared with 209.
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 Figtree High School better than Nareena Hills Public School?
On the Success Index, Nareena Hills Public School ranks higher (61.9 vs 56.1 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 Figtree High School and Nareena Hills Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Figtree and Figtree in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Figtree High School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nareena Hills Public School has 18.2.
How do Figtree High School and Nareena Hills Public School rank in NSW?
Figtree High School is 233rd of 539 and Nareena Hills Public School is 575th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.