Narrogin Primary School vs Narrogin Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Narrogin Primary School
Narrogin · Government primary · K-6
266 students · ICSEA 929
Narrogin Senior High School
Narrogin · Government high school · 7-12
564 students · ICSEA 937
| Measure | Narrogin Primary School Narrogin WA | Narrogin Senior High School Narrogin WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #510 of 583 | #125 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #4462 of 4,908 | #1335 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 266 | 564 |
| Girls / boys | 119 / 147 | 285 / 279 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 105 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 89 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 937 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 48.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 35.1 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 19% |
| Suburb | Narrogin 6312 | Narrogin 6312 |
| Council area | Narrogin | Narrogin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5341 | www.nshs.wa.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Narrogin Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (25.5 vs 24.2).
- •Narrogin Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (937 vs 929), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narrogin Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.0).
- •Narrogin Senior High School is the larger school with 564 students compared with 266.
- •Narrogin Primary School has grown faster over five years (-7% 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 Narrogin Primary School better than Narrogin Senior High School?
On the Success Index, Narrogin Primary School ranks higher (25.5 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 Narrogin Primary School and Narrogin Senior High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Narrogin and Narrogin in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Narrogin Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narrogin Senior High School has 11.7.
How do Narrogin Primary School and Narrogin Senior High School rank in WA?
Narrogin Primary School is 510th of 583 and Narrogin Senior High School is 125th of 140 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.