Central Midlands Senior High School vs Newman Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 889 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Central Midlands Senior High School
Moora · Government high school · 7-12
196 students · ICSEA 904
Newman Senior High School
Newman · Government high school · 7-12
357 students · ICSEA 901
| Measure | Central Midlands Senior High School Moora WA | Newman Senior High School Newman WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #120 of 140 | #117 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1305 of 1,472 | #1284 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 196 | 357 |
| Girls / boys | 81 / 115 | 170 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 48 | 73 |
| Year 12 cohort | 18 | 57 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 904 | 901 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 31.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.5 | 19.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 26% |
| Suburb | Moora 6510 | Newman 6753 |
| Council area | Moora | East Pilbara |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Very Remote |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4052 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4114 |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (25.1 vs 25.8).
- •Central Midlands Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (904 vs 901), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Central Midlands Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.5).
- •Newman Senior High School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 196.
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 Central Midlands Senior High School better than Newman Senior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central Midlands Senior High School and Newman Senior High School?
About 889 km in a straight line, between Moora and Newman in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Central Midlands Senior High School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Newman Senior High School has 11.5.
How do Central Midlands Senior High School and Newman Senior High School rank in WA?
Central Midlands Senior High School is 120th of 140 and Newman Senior High School is 117th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.