Billabong High School vs Culcairn Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 898 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Billabong High School
Culcairn · Government high school · 7-12
312 students · ICSEA 946
Culcairn Public School
Culcairn · Government primary · K-6
94 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Billabong High School Culcairn NSW | Culcairn Public School Culcairn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #436 of 539 | #1161 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1193 of 1,472 | #3636 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 312 | 94 |
| Girls / boys | 157 / 155 | 41 / 53 |
| Foundation intake | – | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 48 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 30 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 7.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.6 | 1.5 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 12% |
| Suburb | Culcairn 2660 | Culcairn 2660 |
| Council area | Greater Hume | Greater Hume |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | billabong-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | culcairn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Culcairn Public School scores higher on the Success Index (37.0 vs 29.3).
- •Culcairn Public School has the higher ICSEA (969 vs 946), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Billabong High School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 13.2).
- •Billabong High School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 94.
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 Billabong High School better than Culcairn Public School?
On the Success Index, Culcairn Public School ranks higher (37.0 vs 29.3 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 Billabong High School and Culcairn Public School?
About 898 m in a straight line, between Culcairn and Culcairn in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Billabong High School has 8.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Culcairn Public School has 13.2.
How do Billabong High School and Culcairn Public School rank in NSW?
Billabong High School is 436th of 539 and Culcairn Public School is 1161st of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.