Naracoorte High School vs Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Naracoorte High School
Naracoorte · Government high school · 7-12
457 students · ICSEA 952
Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte
Naracoorte · Independent combined · R-9
109 students · ICSEA 1032
| Measure | Naracoorte High School Naracoorte SA | Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte Naracoorte SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #66 of 84 | #60 of 145 |
| National rank (type) | #1196 of 1,472 | #721 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Combined |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-9 |
| Students | 457 | 109 |
| Girls / boys | 229 / 228 | 67 / 42 |
| Foundation intake | – | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | 91 | 12 |
| Year 12 cohort | 58 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +31% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 1032 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 61th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.7 | 8.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.0 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Naracoorte 5271 | Naracoorte 5271 |
| Council area | Naracoorte Lucindale | Naracoorte Lucindale |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.narahs.sa.edu.au | sunrise.sa.edu.au/naracoorte/ |
The verdict
- •Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte scores higher on the Success Index (47.1 vs 29.3).
- •Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte has the higher ICSEA (1032 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.4).
- •Naracoorte High School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 109.
- •Naracoorte High School has grown faster over five years (31% vs -17%).
- •Naracoorte High School is a government school while Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Naracoorte High School better than Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte?
On the Success Index, Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte ranks higher (47.1 vs 29.3 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 Naracoorte High School and Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Naracoorte and Naracoorte in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Naracoorte High School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte has 12.7.
How do Naracoorte High School and Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte rank in SA?
Naracoorte High School is 66th of 84 and Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte is 60th of 145 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.