Lithgow High School vs Taree High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 277 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lithgow High School
Lithgow · Government high school · 7-12
654 students · ICSEA 918
Taree High School
Taree · Government high school · 7-12
623 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Lithgow High School Lithgow NSW | Taree High School Taree NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #470 of 539 | #466 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1287 of 1,472 | #1278 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 654 | 623 |
| Girls / boys | 320 / 334 | 313 / 310 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 121 | 132 |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | 56 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.1 | 60.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 17.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 25% |
| Suburb | Lithgow 2790 | Taree 2430 |
| Council area | Lithgow | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | lithgow-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | taree-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (25.7 vs 26.3).
- •Lithgow High School is the larger school with 654 students compared with 623.
- •Lithgow High School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -25%).
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 Lithgow High School better than Taree 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 Lithgow High School and Taree High School?
About 277 km in a straight line, between Lithgow and Taree in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lithgow High School has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taree High School has 10.2.
How do Lithgow High School and Taree High School rank in NSW?
Lithgow High School is 470th of 539 and Taree High School is 466th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.