Moree Christian School vs Moree Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 297 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Moree Christian School
Moree · Independent combined · K-11
126 students · ICSEA 1002
Moree Secondary College
Moree · Government high school · 7-12
369 students · ICSEA 771
| Measure | Moree Christian School Moree NSW | Moree Secondary College Moree NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #230 of 314 | #476 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #756 of 1,259 | #1298 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-11 | 7-12 |
| Students | 126 | 369 |
| Girls / boys | 64 / 62 | 200 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 16 | 59 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 33 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +98% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1002 | 771 |
| ICSEA percentile | 48th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 5.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 64.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.1 | 18.7 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 62% |
| Suburb | Moree 2400 | Moree 2400 |
| Council area | Moree Plains | Moree Plains |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.moreecs.nsw.edu.au | moree-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Moree Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (45.4 vs 25.4).
- •Moree Christian School has the higher ICSEA (1002 vs 771), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moree Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (5.6 vs 13.4).
- •Moree Secondary College is the larger school with 369 students compared with 126.
- •Moree Secondary College has grown faster over five years (98% vs 25%).
- •Moree Christian School is a independent school while Moree Secondary College is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Moree Christian School better than Moree Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Moree Christian School ranks higher (45.4 vs 25.4 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 Moree Christian School and Moree Secondary College?
About 297 m in a straight line, between Moree and Moree in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moree Christian School has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moree Secondary College has 5.6.
How do Moree Christian School and Moree Secondary College rank in NSW?
Moree Christian School is 230th of 314 and Moree Secondary College is 476th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.