Binda Public School vs Gunnedah Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 382 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
Gunnedah Public School
Gunnedah · Government primary · K-6
175 students · ICSEA 785
| Measure | Binda Public School Binda NSW | Gunnedah Public School Gunnedah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 8 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1483 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4512 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 11 | 175 |
| Girls / boys | 3 / 8 | 87 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 788 | 785 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 91% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | – | 11.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 14.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.0 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 45% | 62% |
| Suburb | Binda 2583 | Gunnedah 2380 |
| Council area | Upper Lachlan | Gunnedah |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | binda-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | gunnedah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Gunnedah Public School scores higher on the Success Index (24.8 vs 7.9).
- •Binda Public School has the higher ICSEA (788 vs 785), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gunnedah Public School is the larger school with 175 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 Gunnedah Public School?
On the Success Index, Gunnedah Public School ranks higher (24.8 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 Gunnedah Public School?
About 382 km in a straight line, between Binda and Gunnedah 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 Gunnedah Public School rank in NSW?
Binda Public School is unranked and Gunnedah Public School is 1483rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.