Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School vs Wee Waa High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 430 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School
Guildford · Government high school · 7-12
733 students · ICSEA 855
Wee Waa High School
Wee Waa · Government high school · 7-12
181 students · ICSEA 853
| Measure | Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School Guildford NSW | Wee Waa High School Wee Waa NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #509 of 539 | #468 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1387 of 1,472 | #1281 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 733 | 181 |
| Girls / boys | 344 / 389 | 89 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 126 | 40 |
| Year 12 cohort | 81 | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 855 | 853 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 85% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 7.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 69.8 | 24.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 96% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 42% |
| Suburb | Guildford 2161 | Wee Waa 2388 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Narrabri |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | granvilles-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | weewaa-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Wee Waa High School scores higher on the Success Index (26.1 vs 21.5).
- •Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School has the higher ICSEA (855 vs 853), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wee Waa High School has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 10.5).
- •Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School is the larger school with 733 students compared with 181.
- •Wee Waa High School has grown faster over five years (27% vs 19%).
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 Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School better than Wee Waa High School?
On the Success Index, Wee Waa High School ranks higher (26.1 vs 21.5 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 Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School and Wee Waa High School?
About 430 km in a straight line, between Guildford and Wee Waa in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wee Waa High School has 7.3.
How do Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School and Wee Waa High School rank in NSW?
Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School is 509th of 539 and Wee Waa High School is 468th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.