Glen Innes High School vs West Wyalong High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 632 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Innes High School
Glen Innes · Government high school · 7-12
434 students · ICSEA 926
West Wyalong High School
West Wyalong · Government high school · 7-12
263 students · ICSEA 926
| Measure | Glen Innes High School Glen Innes NSW | West Wyalong High School West Wyalong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #438 of 539 | #413 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1198 of 1,472 | #1134 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 434 | 263 |
| Girls / boys | 215 / 219 | 144 / 119 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 72 | 48 |
| Year 12 cohort | 40 | 20 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 926 | 926 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.5 | 30.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 22% |
| Suburb | Glen Innes 2370 | West Wyalong 2671 |
| Council area | Glen Innes Severn | Bland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | gleninnes-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | westwyalon-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •West Wyalong High School scores higher on the Success Index (32.0 vs 29.2).
- •West Wyalong High School has fewer students per teacher (8.6 vs 10.2).
- •Glen Innes High School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 263.
- •West Wyalong High School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -9%).
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 Glen Innes High School better than West Wyalong High School?
On the Success Index, West Wyalong High School ranks higher (32.0 vs 29.2 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 Glen Innes High School and West Wyalong High School?
About 632 km in a straight line, between Glen Innes and West Wyalong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glen Innes High School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Wyalong High School has 8.6.
How do Glen Innes High School and West Wyalong High School rank in NSW?
Glen Innes High School is 438th of 539 and West Wyalong High School is 413th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.