Lithgow High School vs Wade High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 388 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
Wade High School
Griffith · Government high school · 6-12
461 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Lithgow High School Lithgow NSW | Wade High School Griffith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #470 of 539 | #424 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1287 of 1,472 | #1168 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 6-12 |
| Students | 654 | 461 |
| Girls / boys | 320 / 334 | 219 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 121 | 90 |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 7.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.1 | 60.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 20% |
| Suburb | Lithgow 2790 | Griffith 2680 |
| Council area | Lithgow | Griffith |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | lithgow-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | mrhswade-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Wade High School scores higher on the Success Index (30.5 vs 25.7).
- •Wade High School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 9.7).
- •Lithgow High School is the larger school with 654 students compared with 461.
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 Wade High School?
On the Success Index, Wade High School ranks higher (30.5 vs 25.7 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 Lithgow High School and Wade High School?
About 388 km in a straight line, between Lithgow and Griffith 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 Wade High School has 7.7.
How do Lithgow High School and Wade High School rank in NSW?
Lithgow High School is 470th of 539 and Wade High School is 424th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.