Moorebank High School vs Nuwarra Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Moorebank High School
Moorebank · Government high school · 7-12
992 students · ICSEA 1022
Nuwarra Public School
Moorebank · Government primary · K-6
508 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Moorebank High School Moorebank NSW | Nuwarra Public School Moorebank NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #281 of 539 | #846 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #741 of 1,472 | #2579 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 992 | 508 |
| Girls / boys | 441 / 551 | 235 / 273 |
| Foundation intake | – | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | 158 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 158 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1022 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 73.2 | 38.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 12.0 |
| Language background other than English | 81% | 62% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Moorebank 2170 | Moorebank 2170 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | moorebank-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | nuwarra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Nuwarra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (51.6 vs 50.2).
- •Moorebank High School has the higher ICSEA (1022 vs 997), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moorebank High School is the larger school with 992 students compared with 508.
- •Nuwarra Public School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -7%).
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 Moorebank High School better than Nuwarra Public School?
On the Success Index, Nuwarra Public School ranks higher (51.6 vs 50.2 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 Moorebank High School and Nuwarra Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Moorebank and Moorebank in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moorebank High School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nuwarra Public School has 13.3.
How do Moorebank High School and Nuwarra Public School rank in NSW?
Moorebank High School is 281st of 539 and Nuwarra Public School is 846th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.