Barkers Vale Public School vs Nimbin Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 8.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Barkers Vale Public School
Wadeville · Government primary · K-6
42 students · ICSEA 971
Nimbin Central School
Nimbin · Government combined · K-12
245 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Barkers Vale Public School Wadeville NSW | Nimbin Central School Nimbin NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #260 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #943 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-12 |
| Students | 42 | 245 |
| Girls / boys | 14 / 28 | 105 / 140 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 32 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 29 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 971 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 26.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.1 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 17% |
| Suburb | Wadeville 2474 | Nimbin 2480 |
| Council area | Kyogle | Lismore |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | barkersval-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | nimbin-c.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Barkers Vale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (40.3 vs 35.9).
- •Barkers Vale Public School has the higher ICSEA (971 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nimbin Central School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 15.0).
- •Nimbin Central School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 42.
- •Barkers Vale Public School has grown faster over five years (24% vs 3%).
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 Barkers Vale Public School better than Nimbin Central School?
On the Success Index, Barkers Vale Public School ranks higher (40.3 vs 35.9 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 Barkers Vale Public School and Nimbin Central School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Wadeville and Nimbin in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Barkers Vale Public School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nimbin Central School has 9.1.
How do Barkers Vale Public School and Nimbin Central School rank in NSW?
Barkers Vale Public School is unranked and Nimbin Central School is 260th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.