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Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School vs Wollumbin High School

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 4.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureBhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School
Eungella NSW
Wollumbin High School
Murwillumbah NSW
Success Index
49
Top 50%
28
Lower 50%
State rank (type)#213 of 314#449 of 539
National rank (type)#676 of 1,259#1222 of 1,472
SectorIndependentGovernment
TypeCombinedSecondary
Year rangeK-127-12
Students93161
Girls / boys44 / 4974 / 87
Foundation intake11–
Year 7 cohort622
Year 12 cohort830
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
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VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth-7%-58%
ICSEA
Average 1000
1028938
ICSEA percentile59th20th
Top SEA quarter17%3%
Bottom SEA quarter25%55%
Students per teacher8.33.8
Teaching staff (FTE)11.242.4
Non-teaching staff (FTE)6.610.9
Language background other than English39%8%
Indigenous students4%17%
SuburbEungella 2484Murwillumbah 2484
Council areaTweedTweed
RemotenessInner RegionalInner Regional
Websitewww.krishnaschool.nsw.edu.au/wollumbin-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/

The verdict

  • •Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School scores higher on the Success Index (49.0 vs 28.4).
  • •Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School has the higher ICSEA (1028 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •Wollumbin High School has fewer students per teacher (3.8 vs 8.3).
  • •Wollumbin High School is the larger school with 161 students compared with 93.
  • •Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -58%).
  • •Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School is a independent school while Wollumbin High School is a government 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 Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School better than Wollumbin High School?

On the Success Index, Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School ranks higher (49.0 vs 28.4 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 Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School and Wollumbin High School?

About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Eungella and Murwillumbah in New South Wales.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School has 8.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wollumbin High School has 3.8.

How do Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School and Wollumbin High School rank in NSW?

Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School is 213th of 314 and Wollumbin High School is 449th of 539 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.