Ashmont Public School vs Cargo Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 232 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashmont Public School
Wagga Wagga · Government primary · K-6
300 students · ICSEA 766
Cargo Public School
Cargo · Government primary · K-6
12 students · ICSEA 764
| Measure | Ashmont Public School Wagga Wagga NSW | Cargo Public School Cargo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1578 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4761 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 300 | 12 |
| Girls / boys | 140 / 160 | 5 / 7 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 766 | 764 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 84% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 2.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 1.2 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 59% | 67% |
| Suburb | Wagga Wagga 2650 | Cargo 2800 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Cabonne |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | ashmont-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | cargo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ashmont Public School scores higher on the Success Index (20.3 vs 6.7).
- •Ashmont Public School has the higher ICSEA (766 vs 764), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ashmont Public School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 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 Ashmont Public School better than Cargo Public School?
On the Success Index, Ashmont Public School ranks higher (20.3 vs 6.7 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 Ashmont Public School and Cargo Public School?
About 232 km in a straight line, between Wagga Wagga and Cargo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Ashmont Public School and Cargo Public School rank in NSW?
Ashmont Public School is 1578th of 1,619 and Cargo Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.