Narrogin Senior High School vs St Matthew's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Western Australia, 1.5 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
St Matthew's School
Narrogin · Catholic primary · PP-6
159 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Narrogin Senior High School Narrogin WA | St Matthew's School Narrogin WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #125 of 140 | #172 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #1335 of 1,472 | #1740 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | PP-6 |
| Students | 564 | 159 |
| Girls / boys | 285 / 279 | 88 / 71 |
| Foundation intake | – | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | 105 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 89 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 937 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.3 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.1 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 4% |
| Suburb | Narrogin 6312 | Narrogin 6312 |
| Council area | Narrogin | Narrogin |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.nshs.wa.edu.au/ | www.matthews.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Matthew's School scores higher on the Success Index (62.1 vs 24.2).
- •St Matthew's School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 937), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narrogin Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.0).
- •Narrogin Senior High School is the larger school with 564 students compared with 159.
- •St Matthew's School has grown faster over five years (21% vs -13%).
- •Narrogin Senior High School is a government school while St Matthew's School is a catholic 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 Narrogin Senior High School better than St Matthew's School?
On the Success Index, St Matthew's School ranks higher (62.1 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 St Matthew's School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Narrogin and Narrogin 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 St Matthew's School has 13.0.
How do Narrogin Senior High School and St Matthew's School rank in WA?
Narrogin Senior High School is 125th of 140 and St Matthew's School is 172nd of 583 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.