Boorowa Central School vs Coleambally Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 263 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boorowa Central School
Boorowa · Government combined · K-12
240 students · ICSEA 934
Coleambally Central School
Coleambally · Government combined · K-12
143 students · ICSEA 931
| Measure | Boorowa Central School Boorowa NSW | Coleambally Central School Coleambally NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 35 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #261 of 314 | #268 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #962 of 1,259 | #996 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 240 | 143 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 144 | 70 / 73 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | 18 | 19 |
| Year 12 cohort | 13 | 6 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +35% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 931 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.8 | 15.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.1 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 17% |
| Suburb | Boorowa 2586 | Coleambally 2707 |
| Council area | Hilltops | Murrumbidgee |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | boorowa-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | coleamball-c.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Boorowa Central School scores higher on the Success Index (35.1 vs 33.4).
- •Boorowa Central School has the higher ICSEA (934 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Boorowa Central School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 143.
- •Boorowa Central School has grown faster over five years (35% vs -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 Boorowa Central School better than Coleambally Central School?
On the Success Index, Boorowa Central School ranks higher (35.1 vs 33.4 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 Boorowa Central School and Coleambally Central School?
About 263 km in a straight line, between Boorowa and Coleambally in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boorowa Central School has 9.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coleambally Central School has 9.0.
How do Boorowa Central School and Coleambally Central School rank in NSW?
Boorowa Central School is 261st of 314 and Coleambally Central School is 268th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.