Narrogin Senior High School vs Warnbro Community High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Western Australia, 149 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
Warnbro Community High School
Warnbro · Government high school · 7-12
815 students · ICSEA 933
| Measure | Narrogin Senior High School Narrogin WA | Warnbro Community High School Warnbro WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #125 of 140 | #137 of 140 |
| National rank (type) | #1335 of 1,472 | #1453 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 564 | 815 |
| Girls / boys | 285 / 279 | 378 / 437 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 105 | 144 |
| Year 12 cohort | 89 | 118 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 937 | 933 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 16.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.3 | 50.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.1 | 38.6 |
| Language background other than English | 20% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 11% |
| Suburb | Narrogin 6312 | Warnbro 6169 |
| Council area | Narrogin | Rockingham |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.nshs.wa.edu.au/ | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=4159 |
The verdict
- •Narrogin Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (24.2 vs 15.7).
- •Narrogin Senior High School has the higher ICSEA (937 vs 933), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narrogin Senior High School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.2).
- •Warnbro Community High School is the larger school with 815 students compared with 564.
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 Warnbro Community High School?
On the Success Index, Narrogin Senior High School ranks higher (24.2 vs 15.7 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 Warnbro Community High School?
About 149 km in a straight line, between Narrogin and Warnbro 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 Warnbro Community High School has 16.2.
How do Narrogin Senior High School and Warnbro Community High School rank in WA?
Narrogin Senior High School is 125th of 140 and Warnbro Community High School is 137th of 140 among secondary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.