Binda Public School vs Cullen Bullen Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 130 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
Cullen Bullen Public School
Cullen Bullen · Government primary · K-6
8 students · ICSEA 790
| Measure | Binda Public School Binda NSW | Cullen Bullen Public School Cullen Bullen NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 8 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 11 | 8 |
| Girls / boys | 3 / 8 | 3 / 5 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 788 | 790 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 91% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 45% | 75% |
| Suburb | Binda 2583 | Cullen Bullen 2790 |
| Council area | Upper Lachlan | Lithgow |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | binda-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | cullenbull-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (7.9 vs 7.1).
- •Cullen Bullen Public School has the higher ICSEA (790 vs 788), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Binda Public School is the larger school with 11 students compared with 8.
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 Cullen Bullen 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 Binda Public School and Cullen Bullen Public School?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Binda and Cullen Bullen 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 Cullen Bullen Public School rank in NSW?
Binda Public School is unranked and Cullen Bullen Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.