Bellata Public School vs Gorokan Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 405 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellata Public School
Bellata · Government primary · K-6
17 students · ICSEA 913
Gorokan Public School
Gorokan · Government primary · K-6
620 students · ICSEA 913
| Measure | Bellata Public School Bellata NSW | Gorokan Public School Gorokan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1489 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4535 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 17 | 620 |
| Girls / boys | 2 / 15 | 298 / 322 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 100 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 913 | 913 |
| ICSEA percentile | 13th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | – | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 39.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.7 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 35% | 25% |
| Suburb | Bellata 2397 | Gorokan 2263 |
| Council area | Narrabri | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | bellata-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | gorokan-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (25.3 vs 24.4).
- •Gorokan Public School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 17.
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 Bellata Public School better than Gorokan 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 Bellata Public School and Gorokan Public School?
About 405 km in a straight line, between Bellata and Gorokan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Bellata Public School and Gorokan Public School rank in NSW?
Bellata Public School is unranked and Gorokan Public School is 1489th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.