Barellan Central School vs Coolah Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 402 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Barellan Central School
Barellan · Government combined · K-12
54 students · ICSEA 894
Coolah Central School
Coolah · Government combined · K-12
148 students · ICSEA 896
| Measure | Barellan Central School Barellan NSW | Coolah Central School Coolah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #288 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1078 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 54 | 148 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 32 | 74 / 74 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | 5 | 13 |
| Year 12 cohort | 1 | 6 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -41% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 894 | 896 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 4.5 | 8.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.9 | 17.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.5 | 7.4 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 27% |
| Suburb | Barellan 2665 | Coolah 2843 |
| Council area | Narrandera | Warrumbungle |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | barellan-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | coolah-c.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Coolah Central School scores higher on the Success Index (29.8 vs 26.4).
- •Coolah Central School has the higher ICSEA (896 vs 894), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Barellan Central School has fewer students per teacher (4.5 vs 8.4).
- •Coolah Central School is the larger school with 148 students compared with 54.
- •Coolah Central School has grown faster over five years (-27% vs -41%).
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 Barellan Central School better than Coolah Central School?
On the Success Index, Coolah Central School ranks higher (29.8 vs 26.4 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 Barellan Central School and Coolah Central School?
About 402 km in a straight line, between Barellan and Coolah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Barellan Central School has 4.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coolah Central School has 8.4.
How do Barellan Central School and Coolah Central School rank in NSW?
Barellan Central School is unranked and Coolah Central School is 288th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.