Moree Secondary College vs Narromine High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 341 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Moree Secondary College
Moree · Government high school · 7-12
369 students · ICSEA 771
Narromine High School
Narromine · Government high school · 7-12
223 students · ICSEA 787
| Measure | Moree Secondary College Moree NSW | Narromine High School Narromine NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #476 of 539 | #486 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1298 of 1,472 | #1327 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 369 | 223 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 169 | 107 / 116 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 59 | 41 |
| Year 12 cohort | 33 | 25 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +98% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 771 | 787 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 76% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 5.6 | 7.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.2 | 31.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 62% | 68% |
| Suburb | Moree 2400 | Narromine 2821 |
| Council area | Moree Plains | Narromine |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | moree-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | narromine-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Moree Secondary College scores higher on the Success Index (25.4 vs 24.4).
- •Narromine High School has the higher ICSEA (787 vs 771), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moree Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (5.6 vs 7.1).
- •Moree Secondary College is the larger school with 369 students compared with 223.
- •Moree Secondary College has grown faster over five years (98% vs 2%).
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 Secondary College better than Narromine High School?
On the Success Index, Moree Secondary College ranks higher (25.4 vs 24.4 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 Secondary College and Narromine High School?
About 341 km in a straight line, between Moree and Narromine in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moree Secondary College has 5.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narromine High School has 7.1.
How do Moree Secondary College and Narromine High School rank in NSW?
Moree Secondary College is 476th of 539 and Narromine High School is 486th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.