Baradine Central School vs St John's Catholic Primary School Baradine
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 408 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Baradine Central School
Baradine · Government combined · K-12
101 students · ICSEA 785
St John's Catholic Primary School Baradine
Baradine · Catholic primary · K-6
43 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | Baradine Central School Baradine NSW | St John's Catholic Primary School Baradine Baradine NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #304 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1171 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 101 | 43 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 50 | 28 / 15 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 9 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 785 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 81% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 4.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 50% | 26% |
| Suburb | Baradine 2396 | Baradine 2396 |
| Council area | Warrumbungle | Warrumbungle |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | baradine-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stjohnsbaradine.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St John's Catholic Primary School Baradine scores higher on the Success Index (35.0 vs 25.7).
- •St John's Catholic Primary School Baradine has the higher ICSEA (951 vs 785), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Baradine Central School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 8.8).
- •Baradine Central School is the larger school with 101 students compared with 43.
- •St John's Catholic Primary School Baradine has grown faster over five years (8% vs -20%).
- •Baradine Central School is a government school while St John's Catholic Primary School Baradine is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Baradine Central School better than St John's Catholic Primary School Baradine?
On the Success Index, St John's Catholic Primary School Baradine ranks higher (35.0 vs 25.7 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 Baradine Central School and St John's Catholic Primary School Baradine?
About 408 m in a straight line, between Baradine and Baradine in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Baradine Central School has 7.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John's Catholic Primary School Baradine has 8.8.
How do Baradine Central School and St John's Catholic Primary School Baradine rank in NSW?
Baradine Central School is 304th of 314 and St John's Catholic Primary School Baradine is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.