James Fallon High School vs Murray High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 3.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
James Fallon High School
North Albury · Government high school · 7-12
671 students · ICSEA 905
Murray High School
Lavington · Government high school · 7-12
575 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | James Fallon High School North Albury NSW | Murray High School Lavington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #419 of 539 | #425 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1156 of 1,472 | #1171 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 671 | 575 |
| Girls / boys | 346 / 325 | 274 / 301 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 128 | 120 |
| Year 12 cohort | 71 | 51 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 905 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.3 | 53.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 15.1 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 9% |
| Suburb | North Albury 2640 | Lavington 2641 |
| Council area | Albury | Albury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | jamesfallo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | murray-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (31.0 vs 30.4).
- •Murray High School has the higher ICSEA (934 vs 905), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •James Fallon High School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.8).
- •James Fallon High School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 575.
- •James Fallon High School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -17%).
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 James Fallon High School better than Murray High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are James Fallon High School and Murray High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between North Albury and Lavington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
James Fallon High School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Murray High School has 10.8.
How do James Fallon High School and Murray High School rank in NSW?
James Fallon High School is 419th of 539 and Murray High School is 425th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.