Nyngan High School vs Nyngan Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 988 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nyngan High School
Nyngan · Government high school · 7-12
144 students · ICSEA 845
Nyngan Public School
Nyngan · Government primary · K-6
131 students · ICSEA 765
| Measure | Nyngan High School Nyngan NSW | Nyngan Public School Nyngan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #519 of 539 | #1570 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1410 of 1,472 | #4739 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 144 | 131 |
| Girls / boys | 73 / 71 | 56 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | – | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | 39 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 845 | 765 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 6.2 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 10.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 49% | 66% |
| Suburb | Nyngan 2825 | Nyngan 2825 |
| Council area | Bogan | Bogan |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | nyngan-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | nyngan-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (19.9 vs 20.8).
- •Nyngan High School has the higher ICSEA (845 vs 765), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nyngan High School has fewer students per teacher (6.2 vs 12.2).
- •Nyngan High School is the larger school with 144 students compared with 131.
- •Nyngan Public School has grown faster over five years (14% vs -15%).
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 Nyngan High School better than Nyngan 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 Nyngan High School and Nyngan Public School?
About 988 m in a straight line, between Nyngan and Nyngan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nyngan High School has 6.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nyngan Public School has 12.2.
How do Nyngan High School and Nyngan Public School rank in NSW?
Nyngan High School is 519th of 539 and Nyngan Public School is 1570th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.