Le Fevre High School vs Naracoorte High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South Australia, 309 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Le Fevre High School
Semaphore South · Government high school · U, 7-12
456 students · ICSEA 951
Naracoorte High School
Naracoorte · Government high school · 7-12
457 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Le Fevre High School Semaphore South SA | Naracoorte High School Naracoorte SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #71 of 84 | #66 of 84 |
| National rank (type) | #1291 of 1,472 | #1196 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | U, 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 456 | 457 |
| Girls / boys | 206 / 250 | 229 / 228 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 42 | 91 |
| Year 12 cohort | 83 | 58 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | +31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.0 | 31.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.5 | 21.0 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 4% |
| Suburb | Semaphore South 5019 | Naracoorte 5271 |
| Council area | Port Adelaide Enfield | Naracoorte Lucindale |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.lefevrehs.sa.edu.au | www.narahs.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Naracoorte High School scores higher on the Success Index (29.3 vs 25.6).
- •Naracoorte High School has the higher ICSEA (952 vs 951), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Le Fevre High School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.4).
- •Naracoorte High School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 456.
- •Naracoorte High School has grown faster over five years (31% vs -23%).
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 Le Fevre High School better than Naracoorte High School?
On the Success Index, Naracoorte High School ranks higher (29.3 vs 25.6 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 Le Fevre High School and Naracoorte High School?
About 309 km in a straight line, between Semaphore South and Naracoorte in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Le Fevre High School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Naracoorte High School has 14.4.
How do Le Fevre High School and Naracoorte High School rank in SA?
Le Fevre High School is 71st of 84 and Naracoorte High School is 66th of 84 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.