Inverell High School vs Narrandera High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 699 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
Narrandera High School
Narrandera · Government high school · 7-12
299 students · ICSEA 889
| Measure | Inverell High School Inverell NSW | Narrandera High School Narrandera NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #482 of 539 | #506 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1320 of 1,472 | #1383 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 484 | 299 |
| Girls / boys | 229 / 255 | 153 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 86 | 58 |
| Year 12 cohort | 68 | 30 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 888 | 889 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 8.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.9 | 35.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 30% |
| Suburb | Inverell 2360 | Narrandera 2700 |
| Council area | Inverell | Narrandera |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | inverell-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | narrandera-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Inverell High School scores higher on the Success Index (24.7 vs 22.0).
- •Narrandera High School has the higher ICSEA (889 vs 888), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narrandera High School has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 9.1).
- •Inverell High School is the larger school with 484 students compared with 299.
- •Inverell High School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -12%).
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 Narrandera High School?
On the Success Index, Inverell High School ranks higher (24.7 vs 22.0 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 Narrandera High School?
About 699 km in a straight line, between Inverell and Narrandera 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 Narrandera High School has 8.3.
How do Inverell High School and Narrandera High School rank in NSW?
Inverell High School is 482nd of 539 and Narrandera High School is 506th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.