Harvey Senior High School vs Narrogin Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 121 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Harvey Senior High School
Harvey · Government high school · 7-12
271 students · ICSEA 942
Narrogin Senior High School
Narrogin · Government high school · 7-12
564 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Harvey Senior High School Harvey WA | Narrogin Senior High School Narrogin WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #86 of 140 | #125 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1005 of 1,472 | #1335 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 271 | 564 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 148 | 285 / 279 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 42 | 105 |
| Year 12 cohort | 31 | 89 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +30% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 48.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.4 | 35.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 19% |
| Suburb | Harvey 6220 | Narrogin 6312 |
| Council area | Harvey | Narrogin |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4023 | www.nshs.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Harvey Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (37.6 vs 24.2).
- •Harvey Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (942 vs 937), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harvey Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.7).
- •Narrogin Senior High School is the larger school with 564 students compared with 271.
- •Harvey Senior High School has grown faster over five years (30% vs -13%).
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 Harvey Senior High School better than Narrogin Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Harvey Senior High School ranks higher (37.6 vs 24.2 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 Harvey Senior High School and Narrogin Senior High School?
About 121 km in a straight line, between Harvey and Narrogin in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Harvey Senior High School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narrogin Senior High School has 11.7.
How do Harvey Senior High School and Narrogin Senior High School rank in WA?
Harvey Senior High School is 86th of 140 and Narrogin Senior High School is 125th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.