Kempsey High School vs Nyngan High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 538 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kempsey High School
Kempsey · Government high school · 7-12
584 students · ICSEA 848
Nyngan High School
Nyngan · Government high school · 7-12
144 students · ICSEA 845
| Measure | Kempsey High School Kempsey NSW | Nyngan High School Nyngan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #451 of 539 | #519 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1234 of 1,472 | #1410 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 584 | 144 |
| Girls / boys | 290 / 294 | 73 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 99 | 39 |
| Year 12 cohort | 44 | 16 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +28% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 848 | 845 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 66% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 6.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.7 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 46% | 49% |
| Suburb | Kempsey 2440 | Nyngan 2825 |
| Council area | Kempsey | Bogan |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Remote |
| Website | kempsey-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | nyngan-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kempsey High School scores higher on the Success Index (28.0 vs 19.9).
- •Kempsey High School has the higher ICSEA (848 vs 845), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nyngan High School has fewer students per teacher (6.2 vs 9.5).
- •Kempsey High School is the larger school with 584 students compared with 144.
- •Kempsey High School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -15%).
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 Kempsey High School better than Nyngan High School?
On the Success Index, Kempsey High School ranks higher (28.0 vs 19.9 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 Kempsey High School and Nyngan High School?
About 538 km in a straight line, between Kempsey and Nyngan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kempsey High School has 9.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nyngan High School has 6.2.
How do Kempsey High School and Nyngan High School rank in NSW?
Kempsey High School is 451st of 539 and Nyngan High School is 519th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.