Narrabri High School vs St Francis Xavier's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.2 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
St Francis Xavier's Primary School
Narrabri · Catholic primary · K-6
300 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | Narrabri High School Narrabri NSW | St Francis Xavier's Primary School Narrabri NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #532 of 539 | #890 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1437 of 1,472 | #2737 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 420 | 300 |
| Girls / boys | 212 / 208 | 147 / 153 |
| Foundation intake | – | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 60 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 46 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | +42% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 864 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.7 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 43% | 14% |
| Suburb | Narrabri 2390 | Narrabri 2390 |
| Council area | Narrabri | Narrabri |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | narrabri-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | sfxnarrabri.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Francis Xavier's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.5 vs 17.5).
- •St Francis Xavier's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1000 vs 864), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narrabri High School has fewer students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.6).
- •Narrabri High School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 300.
- •St Francis Xavier's Primary School has grown faster over five years (42% vs -17%).
- •Narrabri High School is a government school while St Francis Xavier's Primary School is a catholic 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 Narrabri High School better than St Francis Xavier's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Francis Xavier's Primary School ranks higher (49.5 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 St Francis Xavier's Primary School?
About 1.2 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 St Francis Xavier's Primary School has 14.6.
How do Narrabri High School and St Francis Xavier's Primary School rank in NSW?
Narrabri High School is 532nd of 539 and St Francis Xavier's Primary School is 890th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.