Narara Valley High School vs Wyoming Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Narara Valley High School
Narara · Government high school · 7-12
629 students · ICSEA 974
Wyoming Public School
Wyoming · Government primary · K-6
302 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | Narara Valley High School Narara NSW | Wyoming Public School Wyoming NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #330 of 539 | #1248 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #915 of 1,472 | #3872 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 629 | 302 |
| Girls / boys | 313 / 316 | 145 / 157 |
| Foundation intake | – | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | 109 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 75 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 61.1 | 23.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.9 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 21% |
| Suburb | Narara 2250 | Wyoming 2250 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | nararavaly-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | wyoming-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Narara Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (41.6 vs 33.5).
- •Narara Valley High School has the higher ICSEA (974 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narara Valley High School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.1).
- •Narara Valley High School is the larger school with 629 students compared with 302.
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 Narara Valley High School better than Wyoming Public School?
On the Success Index, Narara Valley High School ranks higher (41.6 vs 33.5 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 Narara Valley High School and Wyoming Public School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Narara and Wyoming in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Narara Valley High School has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wyoming Public School has 13.1.
How do Narara Valley High School and Wyoming Public School rank in NSW?
Narara Valley High School is 330th of 539 and Wyoming Public School is 1248th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.