Narromine High School vs St Augustine's Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 335 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
St Augustine's Parish School
Narromine · Catholic primary · K-6
87 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Narromine High School Narromine NSW | St Augustine's Parish School Narromine NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #486 of 539 | #885 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1327 of 1,472 | #2715 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 223 | 87 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 116 | 36 / 51 |
| Foundation intake | – | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | 41 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 25 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 787 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.6 | 6.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 68% | 24% |
| Suburb | Narromine 2821 | Narromine 2821 |
| Council area | Narromine | Narromine |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | narromine-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.wf.catholic.edu.au/schools/narromine/ |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (49.7 vs 24.4).
- •St Augustine's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (993 vs 787), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narromine High School has fewer students per teacher (7.1 vs 12.6).
- •Narromine High School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 87.
- •Narromine High School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -16%).
- •Narromine High School is a government school while St Augustine's Parish School is a catholic 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 High School better than St Augustine's Parish School?
On the Success Index, St Augustine's Parish School ranks higher (49.7 vs 24.4 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 High School and St Augustine's Parish School?
About 335 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 St Augustine's Parish School has 12.6.
How do Narromine High School and St Augustine's Parish School rank in NSW?
Narromine High School is 486th of 539 and St Augustine's Parish School is 885th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.