Inverell High School vs Inverell Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Inverell High School
Inverell · Government high school · 7-12
484 students · ICSEA 888
Inverell Public School
Inverell · Government primary · K-6
498 students · ICSEA 899
| Measure | Inverell High School Inverell NSW | Inverell Public School Inverell NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #482 of 539 | #1400 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1320 of 1,472 | #4282 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 484 | 498 |
| Girls / boys | 229 / 255 | 248 / 250 |
| Foundation intake | – | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | 86 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 68 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 888 | 899 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.9 | 35.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 9.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 28% |
| Suburb | Inverell 2360 | Inverell 2360 |
| Council area | Inverell | Inverell |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | inverell-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | inverell-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Inverell Public School scores higher on the Success Index (27.9 vs 24.7).
- •Inverell Public School has the higher ICSEA (899 vs 888), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Inverell High School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.9).
- •Inverell Public School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 484.
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 Inverell High School better than Inverell Public School?
On the Success Index, Inverell Public School ranks higher (27.9 vs 24.7 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 Inverell High School and Inverell Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Inverell and Inverell in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Inverell High School has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Inverell Public School has 13.9.
How do Inverell High School and Inverell Public School rank in NSW?
Inverell High School is 482nd of 539 and Inverell Public School is 1400th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.