Narrandera High School vs Narrandera Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Narrandera High School
Narrandera · Government high school · 7-12
299 students · ICSEA 889
Narrandera Public School
Narrandera · Government primary · K-6
267 students · ICSEA 853
| Measure | Narrandera High School Narrandera NSW | Narrandera Public School Narrandera NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #506 of 539 | #1488 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1383 of 1,472 | #4531 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 299 | 267 |
| Girls / boys | 153 / 146 | 138 / 129 |
| Foundation intake | – | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 58 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 30 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 889 | 853 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 18.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 42% |
| Suburb | Narrandera 2700 | Narrandera 2700 |
| Council area | Narrandera | Narrandera |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | narrandera-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | narrandera-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Narrandera Public School scores higher on the Success Index (24.5 vs 22.0).
- •Narrandera High School has the higher ICSEA (889 vs 853), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narrandera High School has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 14.7).
- •Narrandera High School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 267.
- •Narrandera Public School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -12%).
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 High School better than Narrandera Public School?
On the Success Index, Narrandera Public School ranks higher (24.5 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 High School and Narrandera Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Narrandera and Narrandera in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Narrandera High School has 8.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narrandera Public School has 14.7.
How do Narrandera High School and Narrandera Public School rank in NSW?
Narrandera High School is 506th of 539 and Narrandera Public School is 1488th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.