James Fallon High School vs Wewak Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 207 m 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
Wewak Street School
North Albury · Government special · U
67 students · ICSEA 930
| Measure | James Fallon High School North Albury NSW | Wewak Street School North Albury NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #419 of 539 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1156 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | U |
| Students | 671 | 67 |
| Girls / boys | 346 / 325 | 20 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 128 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 71 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 905 | 930 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 5.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.3 | 12.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 12.6 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 19% |
| Suburb | North Albury 2640 | North Albury 2640 |
| Council area | Albury | Albury |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | jamesfallo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | wewakst-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Wewak Street School has the higher ICSEA (930 vs 905), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wewak Street School has fewer students per teacher (5.3 vs 9.8).
- •James Fallon High School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 67.
- •Wewak Street School has grown faster over five years (10% 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 Wewak Street 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 Wewak Street School?
About 207 m in a straight line, between North Albury and North Albury 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 Wewak Street School has 5.3.
How do James Fallon High School and Wewak Street School rank in NSW?
James Fallon High School is 419th of 539 and Wewak Street School is unranked among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.