Narromine Christian School vs Sydney Adventist School - Auburn
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 315 km 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
Sydney Adventist School - Auburn
Auburn · Independent primary · K-6
148 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Narromine Christian School Narromine NSW | Sydney Adventist School - Auburn Auburn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1067 of 1,619 | #1275 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3342 of 4,908 | #3958 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 177 | 148 |
| Girls / boys | 103 / 74 | 59 / 89 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +36% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.9 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 7.3 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 91% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 0% |
| Suburb | Narromine 2821 | Auburn 2144 |
| Council area | Narromine | Cumberland |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.narrominechristianschool.com/ | www.auburn.adventist.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Narromine Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (41.2 vs 32.4).
- •Sydney Adventist School - Auburn has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 946), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narromine Christian School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.5).
- •Narromine Christian School is the larger school with 177 students compared with 148.
- •Narromine Christian School has grown faster over five years (36% vs 9%).
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 Sydney Adventist School - Auburn?
On the Success Index, Narromine Christian School ranks higher (41.2 vs 32.4 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 Sydney Adventist School - Auburn?
About 315 km in a straight line, between Narromine and Auburn 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 Sydney Adventist School - Auburn has 13.5.
How do Narromine Christian School and Sydney Adventist School - Auburn rank in NSW?
Narromine Christian School is 1067th of 1,619 and Sydney Adventist School - Auburn is 1275th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.