Narromine High School vs Narromine Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 175 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Narromine High School
Narromine · Government high school · 7-12
223 students · ICSEA 787
Narromine Public School
Narromine · Government primary · K-6
237 students · ICSEA 832
| Measure | Narromine High School Narromine NSW | Narromine Public School Narromine NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #486 of 539 | #1467 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1327 of 1,472 | #4472 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 223 | 237 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 116 | 95 / 142 |
| Foundation intake | – | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | 41 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 25 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 787 | 832 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.6 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 68% | 56% |
| Suburb | Narromine 2821 | Narromine 2821 |
| Council area | Narromine | Narromine |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | narromine-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | narromine-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (24.4 vs 25.3).
- •Narromine Public School has the higher ICSEA (832 vs 787), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narromine High School has fewer students per teacher (7.1 vs 13.9).
- •Narromine Public School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 223.
- •Narromine High School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -14%).
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 High School better than Narromine Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Narromine High School and Narromine Public School?
About 175 m in a straight line, between Narromine and Narromine in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Narromine High School has 7.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narromine Public School has 13.9.
How do Narromine High School and Narromine Public School rank in NSW?
Narromine High School is 486th of 539 and Narromine Public School is 1467th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.