Irrawang High School vs Medowie Christian School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 8.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Irrawang High School
Raymond Terrace · Government high school · 7-12
810 students · ICSEA 916
Medowie Christian School
Medowie · Independent combined · K-12
554 students · ICSEA 1038
| Measure | Irrawang High School Raymond Terrace NSW | Medowie Christian School Medowie NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #485 of 539 | #183 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1324 of 1,472 | #578 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 810 | 554 |
| Girls / boys | 395 / 415 | 281 / 273 |
| Foundation intake | – | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | 142 | 62 |
| Year 12 cohort | 90 | 22 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 916 | 1038 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 63th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 19% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 78.2 | 36.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.1 | 21.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 6% |
| Suburb | Raymond Terrace 2324 | Medowie 2318 |
| Council area | Port Stephens | Port Stephens |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | irrawang-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.medowiecs.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Medowie Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (53.5 vs 24.5).
- •Medowie Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1038 vs 916), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Irrawang High School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.1).
- •Irrawang High School is the larger school with 810 students compared with 554.
- •Medowie Christian School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -20%).
- •Irrawang High School is a government school while Medowie Christian School is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Irrawang High School better than Medowie Christian School?
On the Success Index, Medowie Christian School ranks higher (53.5 vs 24.5 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 Irrawang High School and Medowie Christian School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Raymond Terrace and Medowie in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Irrawang High School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Medowie Christian School has 15.1.
How do Irrawang High School and Medowie Christian School rank in NSW?
Irrawang High School is 485th of 539 and Medowie Christian School is 183rd of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.