Narrandera High School vs Quirindi High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 526 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
Quirindi High School
Quirindi · Government high school · 7-12
352 students · ICSEA 891
| Measure | Narrandera High School Narrandera NSW | Quirindi High School Quirindi NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #506 of 539 | #465 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1383 of 1,472 | #1276 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 299 | 352 |
| Girls / boys | 153 / 146 | 184 / 168 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 58 | 81 |
| Year 12 cohort | 30 | 32 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 889 | 891 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 58% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.8 | 40.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 14.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 36% |
| Suburb | Narrandera 2700 | Quirindi 2343 |
| Council area | Narrandera | Liverpool Plains |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | narrandera-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | quirindi-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Quirindi High School scores higher on the Success Index (26.4 vs 22.0).
- •Quirindi High School has the higher ICSEA (891 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Quirindi High School is the larger school with 352 students compared with 299.
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 Quirindi High School?
On the Success Index, Quirindi High School ranks higher (26.4 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 Quirindi High School?
About 526 km in a straight line, between Narrandera and Quirindi 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 Quirindi High School has 8.6.
How do Narrandera High School and Quirindi High School rank in NSW?
Narrandera High School is 506th of 539 and Quirindi High School is 465th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.