Ashford Central School vs Mungindi Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 208 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
Mungindi Central School
Mungindi · Government combined · P-12
66 students · ICSEA 795
| Measure | Ashford Central School Ashford NSW | Mungindi Central School Mungindi NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 28 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 | P-12 |
| Students | 119 | 66 |
| Girls / boys | 55 / 64 | 32 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 14 | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | 2 | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 808 | 795 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 79% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 4.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 14.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 30% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 43% | 59% |
| Suburb | Ashford 2361 | Mungindi 2406 |
| Council area | Inverell | Moree Plains |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | ashford-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | mungindi-c.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mungindi Central School scores higher on the Success Index (28.1 vs 23.1).
- •Ashford Central School has the higher ICSEA (808 vs 795), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mungindi Central School has fewer students per teacher (4.2 vs 8.9).
- •Ashford Central School is the larger school with 119 students compared with 66.
- •Mungindi Central School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -12%).
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 Mungindi Central School?
On the Success Index, Mungindi Central School ranks higher (28.1 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 Mungindi Central School?
About 208 km in a straight line, between Ashford and Mungindi 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 Mungindi Central School has 4.2.
How do Ashford Central School and Mungindi Central School rank in NSW?
Ashford Central School is 310th of 314 and Mungindi Central School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.