All Hallows Catholic Primary School Gulgong vs St Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 374 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
All Hallows Catholic Primary School Gulgong
Gulgong · Catholic primary · K-6
132 students · ICSEA 957
St Mary's Primary School
Batlow · Catholic primary · K-6
42 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | All Hallows Catholic Primary School Gulgong Gulgong NSW | St Mary's Primary School Batlow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1159 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3632 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 132 | 42 |
| Girls / boys | 64 / 68 | 25 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +29% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 957 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 28th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 7.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.6 | 5.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.7 | 2.2 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 7% |
| Suburb | Gulgong 2852 | Batlow 2730 |
| Council area | Mid-Western | Snowy Valleys |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.allhallowsgulgong.catholic.edu.au/ | www.stmarysbatlow.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •All Hallows Catholic Primary School Gulgong scores higher on the Success Index (37.0 vs 32.3).
- •St Mary's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (958 vs 957), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 13.8).
- •All Hallows Catholic Primary School Gulgong is the larger school with 132 students compared with 42.
- •All Hallows Catholic Primary School Gulgong has grown faster over five years (29% vs 2%).
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 All Hallows Catholic Primary School Gulgong better than St Mary's Primary School?
On the Success Index, All Hallows Catholic Primary School Gulgong ranks higher (37.0 vs 32.3 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 All Hallows Catholic Primary School Gulgong and St Mary's Primary School?
About 374 km in a straight line, between Gulgong and Batlow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
All Hallows Catholic Primary School Gulgong has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Primary School has 7.2.
How do All Hallows Catholic Primary School Gulgong and St Mary's Primary School rank in NSW?
All Hallows Catholic Primary School Gulgong is 1159th of 1,619 and St Mary's Primary School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.