Narrogin Senior High School vs Southern River College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 148 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Narrogin Senior High School
Narrogin · Government high school · 7-12
564 students · ICSEA 937
Southern River College
Gosnells · Government high school · 7-12
1,209 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Narrogin Senior High School Narrogin WA | Southern River College Gosnells WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #125 of 140 | #108 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1335 of 1,472 | #1183 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 564 | 1,209 |
| Girls / boys | 285 / 279 | 559 / 650 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 105 | 216 |
| Year 12 cohort | 89 | 161 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 937 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.3 | 76.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.1 | 43.1 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 44% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 13% |
| Suburb | Narrogin 6312 | Gosnells 6110 |
| Council area | Narrogin | Gosnells |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nshs.wa.edu.au/ | www.southernrivercollege.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Southern River College scores higher on the Success Index (30.0 vs 24.2).
- •Southern River College has the higher ICSEA (941 vs 937), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narrogin Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.8).
- •Southern River College is the larger school with 1,209 students compared with 564.
- •Southern River College has grown faster over five years (29% 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 Senior High School better than Southern River College?
On the Success Index, Southern River College ranks higher (30.0 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 Senior High School and Southern River College?
About 148 km in a straight line, between Narrogin and Gosnells in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Narrogin Senior High School has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Southern River College has 15.8.
How do Narrogin Senior High School and Southern River College rank in WA?
Narrogin Senior High School is 125th of 140 and Southern River College is 108th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.