Grant High School vs Naracoorte High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 100 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Grant High School
Mount Gambier · Government high school · U, 7-12
978 students · ICSEA 954
Naracoorte High School
Naracoorte · Government high school · 7-12
457 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Grant High School Mount Gambier SA | Naracoorte High School Naracoorte SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #67 of 84 | #66 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #1233 of 1,472 | #1196 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 978 | 457 |
| Girls / boys | 429 / 549 | 229 / 228 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 116 | 91 |
| Year 12 cohort | 195 | 58 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 954 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.0 | 31.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.7 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 4% |
| Suburb | Mount Gambier 5290 | Naracoorte 5271 |
| Council area | Mount Gambier | Naracoorte Lucindale |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | web.granths.sa.edu.au/ghs/ | www.narahs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Naracoorte High School scores higher on the Success Index (29.3 vs 28.0).
- •Grant High School has the higher ICSEA (954 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Grant High School is the larger school with 978 students compared with 457.
- •Naracoorte High School has grown faster over five years (31% vs 14%).
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 Grant High School better than Naracoorte High School?
On the Success Index, Naracoorte High School ranks higher (29.3 vs 28.0 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 Grant High School and Naracoorte High School?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Mount Gambier and Naracoorte in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Grant High School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Naracoorte High School has 14.4.
How do Grant High School and Naracoorte High School rank in SA?
Grant High School is 67th of 84 and Naracoorte High School is 66th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.