Nyngan High School vs St Joseph's Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 375 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
St Joseph's Parish School
Nyngan · Catholic primary · K-6
114 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Nyngan High School Nyngan NSW | St Joseph's Parish School Nyngan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #519 of 539 | #1163 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1410 of 1,472 | #3641 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 144 | 114 |
| Girls / boys | 73 / 71 | 57 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | – | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 39 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 16 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 845 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 6.2 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 7.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 49% | 19% |
| Suburb | Nyngan 2825 | Nyngan 2825 |
| Council area | Bogan | Bogan |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | nyngan-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.nyngan.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (37.0 vs 19.9).
- •St Joseph's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (956 vs 845), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nyngan High School has fewer students per teacher (6.2 vs 14.8).
- •Nyngan High School is the larger school with 144 students compared with 114.
- •St Joseph's Parish School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -15%).
- •Nyngan High School is a government school while St Joseph'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 Nyngan High School better than St Joseph's Parish School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Parish School ranks higher (37.0 vs 19.9 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 Nyngan High School and St Joseph's Parish School?
About 375 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 St Joseph's Parish School has 14.8.
How do Nyngan High School and St Joseph's Parish School rank in NSW?
Nyngan High School is 519th of 539 and St Joseph's Parish School is 1163rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.