Taree High School vs Wade High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 651 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
Wade High School
Griffith · Government high school · 6-12
461 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Taree High School Taree NSW | Wade High School Griffith NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #466 of 539 | #424 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1278 of 1,472 | #1168 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 6-12 |
| Students | 623 | 461 |
| Girls / boys | 313 / 310 | 219 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 132 | 90 |
| Year 12 cohort | 56 | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 7.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.9 | 60.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 14.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 20% |
| Suburb | Taree 2430 | Griffith 2680 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Griffith |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | taree-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | mrhswade-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Wade High School scores higher on the Success Index (30.5 vs 26.3).
- •Wade High School has fewer students per teacher (7.7 vs 10.2).
- •Taree High School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 461.
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 Wade High School?
On the Success Index, Wade High School ranks higher (30.5 vs 26.3 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 Wade High School?
About 651 km in a straight line, between Taree and Griffith 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 Wade High School has 7.7.
How do Taree High School and Wade High School rank in NSW?
Taree High School is 466th of 539 and Wade High School is 424th of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.