Binda Public School vs Buninyong Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 242 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Binda Public School
Binda · Government primary · K-6
11 students · ICSEA 788
Buninyong Public School
Dubbo · Government primary · K-6
436 students · ICSEA 787
| Measure | Binda Public School Binda NSW | Buninyong Public School Dubbo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 8 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1602 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4855 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 11 | 436 |
| Girls / boys | 3 / 8 | 211 / 225 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 788 | 787 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 91% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | – | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 29.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.0 | 8.1 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 45% | 61% |
| Suburb | Binda 2583 | Dubbo 2830 |
| Council area | Upper Lachlan | Dubbo |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | binda-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | buninyong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Buninyong Public School scores higher on the Success Index (17.5 vs 7.9).
- •Binda Public School has the higher ICSEA (788 vs 787), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Buninyong Public School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 11.
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 Binda Public School better than Buninyong Public School?
On the Success Index, Buninyong Public School ranks higher (17.5 vs 7.9 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 Binda Public School and Buninyong Public School?
About 242 km in a straight line, between Binda and Dubbo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Binda Public School and Buninyong Public School rank in NSW?
Binda Public School is unranked and Buninyong Public School is 1602nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.