Narromine Christian School vs Narromine Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 912 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Narromine Christian School
Narromine · Independent primary · K-6
177 students · ICSEA 946
Narromine Public School
Narromine · Government primary · K-6
237 students · ICSEA 832
| Measure | Narromine Christian School Narromine NSW | Narromine Public School Narromine NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1067 of 1,619 | #1467 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3342 of 4,908 | #4472 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 177 | 237 |
| Girls / boys | 103 / 74 | 95 / 142 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +36% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 832 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 56% |
| Suburb | Narromine 2821 | Narromine 2821 |
| Council area | Narromine | Narromine |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.narrominechristianschool.com/ | narromine-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Narromine Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (41.2 vs 25.3).
- •Narromine Christian School has the higher ICSEA (946 vs 832), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narromine Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.9).
- •Narromine Public School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 177.
- •Narromine Christian School has grown faster over five years (36% vs -14%).
- •Narromine Christian School is a independent school while Narromine Public School is a government 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 Narromine Christian School better than Narromine Public School?
On the Success Index, Narromine Christian School ranks higher (41.2 vs 25.3 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 Narromine Christian School and Narromine Public School?
About 912 m in a straight line, between Narromine and Narromine in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Narromine Christian School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narromine Public School has 13.9.
How do Narromine Christian School and Narromine Public School rank in NSW?
Narromine Christian School is 1067th of 1,619 and Narromine Public School is 1467th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.