Narromine High School vs Wellington High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 75 km 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
Wellington High School
Wellington · Government high school · 7-12
284 students · ICSEA 792
| Measure | Narromine High School Narromine NSW | Wellington High School Wellington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #486 of 539 | #514 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1327 of 1,472 | #1399 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 223 | 284 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 116 | 128 / 156 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 41 | 62 |
| Year 12 cohort | 25 | 27 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 787 | 792 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 8.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.6 | 35.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.8 | 15.5 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 68% | 66% |
| Suburb | Narromine 2821 | Wellington 2820 |
| Council area | Narromine | Dubbo |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | narromine-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | wellington-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Narromine High School scores higher on the Success Index (24.4 vs 21.1).
- •Wellington High School has the higher ICSEA (792 vs 787), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narromine High School has fewer students per teacher (7.1 vs 8.0).
- •Wellington High School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 223.
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 Wellington High School?
On the Success Index, Narromine High School ranks higher (24.4 vs 21.1 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 Wellington High School?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Narromine and Wellington 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 Wellington High School has 8.0.
How do Narromine High School and Wellington High School rank in NSW?
Narromine High School is 486th of 539 and Wellington High School is 514th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.