Taree High School vs Taree West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Taree High School
Taree · Government high school · 7-12
623 students · ICSEA 918
Taree West Public School
Taree · Government primary · K-6
409 students · ICSEA 910
| Measure | Taree High School Taree NSW | Taree West Public School Taree NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #466 of 539 | #1576 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1278 of 1,472 | #4757 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 623 | 409 |
| Girls / boys | 313 / 310 | 209 / 200 |
| Foundation intake | – | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | 132 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 56 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 910 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.9 | 26.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 32% |
| Suburb | Taree 2430 | Taree 2430 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | taree-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | tareewest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Taree High School scores higher on the Success Index (26.3 vs 20.5).
- •Taree High School has the higher ICSEA (918 vs 910), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Taree High School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.4).
- •Taree High School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 409.
- •Taree West Public School has grown faster over five years (-19% vs -25%).
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 Taree High School better than Taree West Public School?
On the Success Index, Taree High School ranks higher (26.3 vs 20.5 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 Taree High School and Taree West Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Taree and Taree in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Taree High School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Taree West Public School has 15.4.
How do Taree High School and Taree West Public School rank in NSW?
Taree High School is 466th of 539 and Taree West Public School is 1576th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.