Nambucca Heads High School vs Narrandera High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 754 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nambucca Heads High School
Nambucca Heads · Government high school · 7-12
314 students · ICSEA 890
Narrandera High School
Narrandera · Government high school · 7-12
299 students · ICSEA 889
| Measure | Nambucca Heads High School Nambucca Heads NSW | Narrandera High School Narrandera NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #510 of 539 | #506 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1390 of 1,472 | #1383 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 314 | 299 |
| Girls / boys | 153 / 161 | 153 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 57 | 58 |
| Year 12 cohort | 33 | 30 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 890 | 889 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 8.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.3 | 35.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 32% | 30% |
| Suburb | Nambucca Heads 2448 | Narrandera 2700 |
| Council area | Nambucca Valley | Narrandera |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | nambuccahd-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | narrandera-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (21.4 vs 22.0).
- •Nambucca Heads High School has the higher ICSEA (890 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nambucca Heads High School has fewer students per teacher (7.6 vs 8.3).
- •Nambucca Heads High School is the larger school with 314 students compared with 299.
- •Narrandera High School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -28%).
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 Nambucca Heads High School better than Narrandera High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Nambucca Heads High School and Narrandera High School?
About 754 km in a straight line, between Nambucca Heads and Narrandera in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nambucca Heads High School has 7.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narrandera High School has 8.3.
How do Nambucca Heads High School and Narrandera High School rank in NSW?
Nambucca Heads High School is 510th of 539 and Narrandera High School is 506th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.