Namoi Valley Christian School vs Wee Waa Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 312 m 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 Public School
Wee Waa · Government primary · K-6
79 students · ICSEA 720
| Measure | Namoi Valley Christian School Wee Waa NSW | Wee Waa Public School Wee Waa NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #244 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #845 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-10 | K-6 |
| Students | 128 | 79 |
| Girls / boys | 50 / 78 | 41 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | 13 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +167% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 936 | 720 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.2 | 7.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 70% |
| Suburb | Wee Waa 2388 | Wee Waa 2388 |
| Council area | Narrabri | Narrabri |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.nvcs.com.au | weewaa-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Namoi Valley Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (40.7 vs 18.4).
- •Namoi Valley Christian School has the higher ICSEA (936 vs 720), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Namoi Valley Christian School has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.5).
- •Namoi Valley Christian School is the larger school with 128 students compared with 79.
- •Namoi Valley Christian School has grown faster over five years (167% vs -29%).
- •Namoi Valley Christian School is a independent school while Wee Waa Public 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 Public School?
On the Success Index, Namoi Valley Christian School ranks higher (40.7 vs 18.4 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 Namoi Valley Christian School and Wee Waa Public School?
About 312 m 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 Public School has 10.5.
How do Namoi Valley Christian School and Wee Waa Public School rank in NSW?
Namoi Valley Christian School is 244th of 314 and Wee Waa Public School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.