James Fallon High School vs Warrawong High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 399 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
Warrawong High School
Warrawong · Government high school · 7-12
591 students · ICSEA 905
| Measure | James Fallon High School North Albury NSW | Warrawong High School Warrawong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #419 of 539 | #381 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1156 of 1,472 | #1066 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 671 | 591 |
| Girls / boys | 346 / 325 | 287 / 304 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 128 | 122 |
| Year 12 cohort | 71 | 61 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 905 | 905 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 8.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.3 | 69.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 23.0 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 11% |
| Suburb | North Albury 2640 | Warrawong 2502 |
| Council area | Albury | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | jamesfallo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | warrawong-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Warrawong High School scores higher on the Success Index (34.9 vs 31.0).
- •Warrawong High School has fewer students per teacher (8.5 vs 9.8).
- •James Fallon High School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 591.
- •Warrawong High School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -5%).
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 Warrawong High School?
On the Success Index, Warrawong High School ranks higher (34.9 vs 31.0 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 James Fallon High School and Warrawong High School?
About 399 km in a straight line, between North Albury and Warrawong 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 Warrawong High School has 8.5.
How do James Fallon High School and Warrawong High School rank in NSW?
James Fallon High School is 419th of 539 and Warrawong High School is 381st of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.