Boggabri Public School vs Sacred Heart Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 287 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boggabri Public School
Boggabri · Government primary · K-6
96 students · ICSEA 908
Sacred Heart Primary School
Boggabri · Catholic primary · K-6
21 students · ICSEA 983
| Measure | Boggabri Public School Boggabri NSW | Sacred Heart Primary School Boggabri NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1341 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4130 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 96 | 21 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 42 | 10 / 11 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | -49% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 908 | 983 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 39th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 5.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 19% |
| Suburb | Boggabri 2382 | Boggabri 2382 |
| Council area | Narrabri | Narrabri |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | boggabri-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sacredheartboggabri.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.8 vs 29.9).
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has the higher ICSEA (983 vs 908), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart Primary School has fewer students per teacher (5.3 vs 12.6).
- •Boggabri Public School is the larger school with 96 students compared with 21.
- •Boggabri Public School has grown faster over five years (39% vs -49%).
- •Boggabri Public School is a government school while Sacred Heart Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Boggabri Public School better than Sacred Heart Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Primary School ranks higher (43.8 vs 29.9 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 Boggabri Public School and Sacred Heart Primary School?
About 287 m in a straight line, between Boggabri and Boggabri in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boggabri Public School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sacred Heart Primary School has 5.3.
How do Boggabri Public School and Sacred Heart Primary School rank in NSW?
Boggabri Public School is 1341st of 1,619 and Sacred Heart Primary School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.