Binnaway Central School vs Mungindi Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 288 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Binnaway Central School
Binnaway · Government combined · K-12
44 students · ICSEA 815
Mungindi Central School
Mungindi · Government combined · P-12
66 students · ICSEA 795
| Measure | Binnaway Central School Binnaway NSW | Mungindi Central School Mungindi NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | P-12 |
| Students | 44 | 66 |
| Girls / boys | 19 / 25 | 32 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 4 | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | 3 | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 815 | 795 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 79% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 14.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.3 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 36% | 59% |
| Suburb | Binnaway 2395 | Mungindi 2406 |
| Council area | Warrumbungle | Moree Plains |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | binnaway-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | mungindi-c.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mungindi Central School scores higher on the Success Index (28.1 vs 25.1).
- •Binnaway Central School has the higher ICSEA (815 vs 795), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mungindi Central School has fewer students per teacher (4.2 vs 5.3).
- •Mungindi Central School is the larger school with 66 students compared with 44.
- •Mungindi Central School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -19%).
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 Binnaway Central School better than Mungindi Central School?
On the Success Index, Mungindi Central School ranks higher (28.1 vs 25.1 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 Binnaway Central School and Mungindi Central School?
About 288 km in a straight line, between Binnaway and Mungindi in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Binnaway Central School has 5.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mungindi Central School has 4.2.
How do Binnaway Central School and Mungindi Central School rank in NSW?
Binnaway Central School is unranked and Mungindi Central School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.