Oberon High School vs Oberon Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 358 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Oberon High School
Oberon · Government high school · 7-12
204 students · ICSEA 934
Oberon Public School
Oberon · Government primary · K-6
218 students · ICSEA 920
| Measure | Oberon High School Oberon NSW | Oberon Public School Oberon NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #395 of 539 | #1538 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1095 of 1,472 | #4659 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 204 | 218 |
| Girls / boys | 100 / 104 | 111 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | – | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | 34 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 920 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 28.0 | 14.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 3.5 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 17% |
| Suburb | Oberon 2787 | Oberon 2787 |
| Council area | Oberon | Oberon |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | oberon-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | oberon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Oberon High School scores higher on the Success Index (33.7 vs 22.4).
- •Oberon High School has the higher ICSEA (934 vs 920), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Oberon High School has fewer students per teacher (7.3 vs 15.6).
- •Oberon Public School is the larger school with 218 students compared with 204.
- •Oberon High School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -8%).
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 Oberon High School better than Oberon Public School?
On the Success Index, Oberon High School ranks higher (33.7 vs 22.4 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 Oberon High School and Oberon Public School?
About 358 m in a straight line, between Oberon and Oberon in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Oberon High School has 7.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Oberon Public School has 15.6.
How do Oberon High School and Oberon Public School rank in NSW?
Oberon High School is 395th of 539 and Oberon Public School is 1538th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.