Ashford Central School vs Binnaway Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 298 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashford Central School
Ashford · Government combined · K-12
119 students · ICSEA 808
Binnaway Central School
Binnaway · Government combined · K-12
44 students · ICSEA 815
| Measure | Ashford Central School Ashford NSW | Binnaway Central School Binnaway NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #310 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1207 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 119 | 44 |
| Girls / boys | 55 / 64 | 19 / 25 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | 14 | 4 |
| Year 12 cohort | 2 | 3 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 808 | 815 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 79% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 5.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 8.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 3.3 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 43% | 36% |
| Suburb | Ashford 2361 | Binnaway 2395 |
| Council area | Inverell | Warrumbungle |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | ashford-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | binnaway-c.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Binnaway Central School scores higher on the Success Index (25.1 vs 23.1).
- •Binnaway Central School has the higher ICSEA (815 vs 808), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Binnaway Central School has fewer students per teacher (5.3 vs 8.9).
- •Ashford Central School is the larger school with 119 students compared with 44.
- •Ashford Central School has grown faster over five years (-12% vs -19%).
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 Ashford Central School better than Binnaway Central School?
On the Success Index, Binnaway Central School ranks higher (25.1 vs 23.1 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 Ashford Central School and Binnaway Central School?
About 298 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Binnaway in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashford Central School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Binnaway Central School has 5.3.
How do Ashford Central School and Binnaway Central School rank in NSW?
Ashford Central School is 310th of 314 and Binnaway Central School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.