Narrandera East Infants School vs Narrandera High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 701 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Narrandera East Infants School
Narrandera · Government primary · K-2
25 students · ICSEA 884
Narrandera High School
Narrandera · Government high school · 7-12
299 students · ICSEA 889
| Measure | Narrandera East Infants School Narrandera NSW | Narrandera High School Narrandera NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #506 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1383 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-2 | 7-12 |
| Students | 25 | 299 |
| Girls / boys | 11 / 14 | 153 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 58 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 30 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -55% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 884 | 889 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 8.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 35.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 36% | 30% |
| Suburb | Narrandera 2700 | Narrandera 2700 |
| Council area | Narrandera | Narrandera |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | narrandere-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | narrandera-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Narrandera East Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (25.8 vs 22.0).
- •Narrandera High School has the higher ICSEA (889 vs 884), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narrandera High School has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 8.9).
- •Narrandera High School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 25.
- •Narrandera High School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -55%).
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 Narrandera East Infants School better than Narrandera High School?
On the Success Index, Narrandera East Infants School ranks higher (25.8 vs 22.0 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 Narrandera East Infants School and Narrandera High School?
About 701 m in a straight line, between Narrandera and Narrandera in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Narrandera East Infants School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narrandera High School has 8.3.
How do Narrandera East Infants School and Narrandera High School rank in NSW?
Narrandera East Infants School is unranked and Narrandera High School is 506th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.