Bonalbo Central School vs Old Bonalbo Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 9.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bonalbo Central School
Bonalbo · Government combined · K-12
84 students · ICSEA 791
Old Bonalbo Public School
Old Bonalbo · Government primary · K-6
13 students · ICSEA 776
| Measure | Bonalbo Central School Bonalbo NSW | Old Bonalbo Public School Old Bonalbo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #309 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1203 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 84 | 13 |
| Girls / boys | 46 / 38 | 5 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | 10 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 4 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -33% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 791 | 776 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 84% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 1.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 36% | 46% |
| Suburb | Bonalbo 2469 | Old Bonalbo 2469 |
| Council area | Kyogle | Kyogle |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | bonalbo-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | oldbonalbo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Bonalbo Central School scores higher on the Success Index (23.4 vs 7.5).
- •Bonalbo Central School has the higher ICSEA (791 vs 776), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bonalbo Central School is the larger school with 84 students compared with 13.
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 Bonalbo Central School better than Old Bonalbo Public School?
On the Success Index, Bonalbo Central School ranks higher (23.4 vs 7.5 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 Bonalbo Central School and Old Bonalbo Public School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Bonalbo and Old Bonalbo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Bonalbo Central School and Old Bonalbo Public School rank in NSW?
Bonalbo Central School is 309th of 314 and Old Bonalbo Public School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.