Narrabri High School vs Narrabri West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Narrabri High School
Narrabri · Government high school · 7-12
420 students · ICSEA 864
Narrabri West Public School
Narrabri · Government primary · P-6
232 students · ICSEA 889
| Measure | Narrabri High School Narrabri NSW | Narrabri West Public School Narrabri NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #532 of 539 | #1540 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1437 of 1,472 | #4662 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | P-6 |
| Students | 420 | 232 |
| Girls / boys | 212 / 208 | 132 / 100 |
| Foundation intake | – | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 60 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 46 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 864 | 889 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.7 | 18.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 43% | 32% |
| Suburb | Narrabri 2390 | Narrabri 2390 |
| Council area | Narrabri | Narrabri |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | narrabri-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | narrabriw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Narrabri West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (22.3 vs 17.5).
- •Narrabri West Public School has the higher ICSEA (889 vs 864), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narrabri High School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.9).
- •Narrabri High School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 232.
- •Narrabri High School has grown faster over five years (-17% vs -29%).
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 Narrabri High School better than Narrabri West Public School?
On the Success Index, Narrabri West Public School ranks higher (22.3 vs 17.5 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 Narrabri High School and Narrabri West Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Narrabri and Narrabri in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Narrabri High School has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narrabri West Public School has 12.9.
How do Narrabri High School and Narrabri West Public School rank in NSW?
Narrabri High School is 532nd of 539 and Narrabri West Public School is 1540th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.