Ashmont Public School vs Nyngan Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 396 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
Nyngan Public School
Nyngan · Government primary · K-6
131 students · ICSEA 765
| Measure | Ashmont Public School Wagga Wagga NSW | Nyngan Public School Nyngan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1578 of 1,619 | #1570 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4761 of 4,908 | #4739 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 300 | 131 |
| Girls / boys | 140 / 160 | 56 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 766 | 765 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 84% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 10.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 59% | 66% |
| Suburb | Wagga Wagga 2650 | Nyngan 2825 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Bogan |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Remote |
| Website | ashmont-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | nyngan-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (20.3 vs 20.8).
- •Ashmont Public School has the higher ICSEA (766 vs 765), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nyngan Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.9).
- •Ashmont Public School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 131.
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 Nyngan Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ashmont Public School and Nyngan Public School?
About 396 km in a straight line, between Wagga Wagga and Nyngan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashmont Public School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nyngan Public School has 12.2.
How do Ashmont Public School and Nyngan Public School rank in NSW?
Ashmont Public School is 1578th of 1,619 and Nyngan Public School is 1570th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.