Gunnedah High School vs Mount Austin High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 535 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gunnedah High School
Gunnedah · Government high school · 7-12
438 students · ICSEA 820
Mount Austin High School
Wagga Wagga · Government high school · 7-12
522 students · ICSEA 822
| Measure | Gunnedah High School Gunnedah NSW | Mount Austin High School Wagga Wagga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #496 of 539 | #471 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1355 of 1,472 | #1288 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 438 | 522 |
| Girls / boys | 221 / 217 | 247 / 275 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 88 | 106 |
| Year 12 cohort | 34 | 47 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 820 | 822 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.4 | 54.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 53% | 42% |
| Suburb | Gunnedah 2380 | Wagga Wagga 2650 |
| Council area | Gunnedah | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gunnedah-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | mtaustin-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Austin High School scores higher on the Success Index (25.7 vs 23.2).
- •Mount Austin High School has the higher ICSEA (822 vs 820), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gunnedah High School has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 9.5).
- •Mount Austin High School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 438.
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 Gunnedah High School better than Mount Austin High School?
On the Success Index, Mount Austin High School ranks higher (25.7 vs 23.2 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 Gunnedah High School and Mount Austin High School?
About 535 km in a straight line, between Gunnedah and Wagga Wagga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gunnedah High School has 8.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Austin High School has 9.5.
How do Gunnedah High School and Mount Austin High School rank in NSW?
Gunnedah High School is 496th of 539 and Mount Austin High School is 471st of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.