Temora High School vs Temora 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.
Temora High School
Temora · Government high school · 7-12
275 students · ICSEA 964
Temora West Public School
Temora · Government primary · K-6
122 students · ICSEA 940
| Measure | Temora High School Temora NSW | Temora West Public School Temora NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #309 of 539 | #1280 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #842 of 1,472 | #3967 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 275 | 122 |
| Girls / boys | 140 / 135 | 62 / 60 |
| Foundation intake | – | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | 52 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 36 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 940 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.6 | 10.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 3.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 13% |
| Suburb | Temora 2666 | Temora 2666 |
| Council area | Temora | Temora |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | temora-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | temorawest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Temora High School scores higher on the Success Index (45.3 vs 32.3).
- •Temora High School has the higher ICSEA (964 vs 940), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Temora High School has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 11.6).
- •Temora High School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 122.
- •Temora West Public School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -22%).
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 Temora High School better than Temora West Public School?
On the Success Index, Temora High School ranks higher (45.3 vs 32.3 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 Temora High School and Temora West Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Temora and Temora in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Temora High School has 8.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Temora West Public School has 11.6.
How do Temora High School and Temora West Public School rank in NSW?
Temora High School is 309th of 539 and Temora West Public School is 1280th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.