Auburn West Public School vs Kootingal Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 312 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Auburn West Public School
Auburn · Government primary · K-6
572 students · ICSEA 928
Kootingal Public School
Kootingal · Government primary · K-6
168 students · ICSEA 928
| Measure | Auburn West Public School Auburn NSW | Kootingal Public School Kootingal NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1249 of 1,619 | #1448 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3873 of 4,908 | #4419 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 572 | 168 |
| Girls / boys | 278 / 294 | 76 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | 73 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 928 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.9 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 97% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 26% |
| Suburb | Auburn 2144 | Kootingal 2352 |
| Council area | Cumberland | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | auburnwest-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kootingal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Auburn West Public School scores higher on the Success Index (33.4 vs 26.2).
- •Auburn West Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.8).
- •Auburn West Public School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 168.
- •Auburn West Public School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -11%).
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 Auburn West Public School better than Kootingal Public School?
On the Success Index, Auburn West Public School ranks higher (33.4 vs 26.2 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 Auburn West Public School and Kootingal Public School?
About 312 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Kootingal in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Auburn West Public School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kootingal Public School has 13.8.
How do Auburn West Public School and Kootingal Public School rank in NSW?
Auburn West Public School is 1249th of 1,619 and Kootingal Public School is 1448th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.