Namoi Valley Christian School vs Wee Waa High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Namoi Valley Christian School
Wee Waa · Independent combined · K-10
128 students · ICSEA 936
Wee Waa High School
Wee Waa · Government high school · 7-12
181 students · ICSEA 853
| Measure | Namoi Valley Christian School Wee Waa NSW | Wee Waa High School Wee Waa NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #244 of 314 | #468 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #845 of 1,259 | #1281 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | K-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 128 | 181 |
| Girls / boys | 50 / 78 | 89 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 13 | 40 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +167% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 936 | 853 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 7.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 24.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 42% |
| Suburb | Wee Waa 2388 | Wee Waa 2388 |
| Council area | Narrabri | Narrabri |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.nvcs.com.au | weewaa-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Namoi Valley Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (40.7 vs 26.1).
- •Namoi Valley Christian School has the higher ICSEA (936 vs 853), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Wee Waa High School has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 9.7).
- •Wee Waa High School is the larger school with 181 students compared with 128.
- •Namoi Valley Christian School has grown faster over five years (167% vs 27%).
- •Namoi Valley Christian School is a independent school while Wee Waa High School 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 Namoi Valley Christian School better than Wee Waa High School?
On the Success Index, Namoi Valley Christian School ranks higher (40.7 vs 26.1 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 Namoi Valley Christian School and Wee Waa High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Wee Waa and Wee Waa in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Namoi Valley Christian School has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wee Waa High School has 7.3.
How do Namoi Valley Christian School and Wee Waa High School rank in NSW?
Namoi Valley Christian School is 244th of 314 and Wee Waa High School is 468th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.