Moree Secondary College vs St Philomena's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.5 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
St Philomena's School
Moree · Catholic combined · K-10
336 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Moree Secondary College Moree NSW | St Philomena's School Moree NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #476 of 539 | #282 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1298 of 1,472 | #1054 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-10 |
| Students | 369 | 336 |
| Girls / boys | 200 / 169 | 160 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | – | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 59 | 28 |
| Year 12 cohort | 33 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +98% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 771 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 76% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 5.6 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 64.2 | 32.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 18.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 62% | 26% |
| Suburb | Moree 2400 | Moree 2400 |
| Council area | Moree Plains | Moree Plains |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | moree-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | stphilomenasmoree.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Philomena's School scores higher on the Success Index (30.9 vs 25.4).
- •St Philomena's School has the higher ICSEA (952 vs 771), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moree Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (5.6 vs 10.3).
- •Moree Secondary College is the larger school with 369 students compared with 336.
- •Moree Secondary College has grown faster over five years (98% vs -4%).
- •Moree Secondary College is a government school while St Philomena's School is a catholic 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 Secondary College better than St Philomena's School?
On the Success Index, St Philomena's School ranks higher (30.9 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 Secondary College and St Philomena's School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Moree and Moree 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 St Philomena's School has 10.3.
How do Moree Secondary College and St Philomena's School rank in NSW?
Moree Secondary College is 476th of 539 and St Philomena's School is 282nd of 314 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.