Scone High School vs Wauchope High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 188 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Scone High School
Scone · Government high school · 7-12
316 students · ICSEA 894
Wauchope High School
Wauchope · Government high school · 7-12
458 students · ICSEA 894
| Measure | Scone High School Scone NSW | Wauchope High School Wauchope NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #513 of 539 | #495 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1398 of 1,472 | #1351 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 316 | 458 |
| Girls / boys | 161 / 155 | 227 / 231 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 70 | 100 |
| Year 12 cohort | 40 | 38 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 894 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.1 | 48.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 15.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 28% |
| Suburb | Scone 2337 | Wauchope 2446 |
| Council area | Upper Hunter | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | scone-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | wauchope-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Wauchope High School scores higher on the Success Index (23.3 vs 21.1).
- •Scone High School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 9.5).
- •Wauchope High School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 316.
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 Scone High School better than Wauchope High School?
On the Success Index, Wauchope High School ranks higher (23.3 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 Scone High School and Wauchope High School?
About 188 km in a straight line, between Scone and Wauchope in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Scone High School has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wauchope High School has 9.5.
How do Scone High School and Wauchope High School rank in NSW?
Scone High School is 513th of 539 and Wauchope High School is 495th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.