Bourke Public School vs Coonamble Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 252 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bourke Public School
Bourke · Government primary · K-6
145 students · ICSEA 702
Coonamble Public School
Coonamble · Government primary · P-6
186 students · ICSEA 701
| Measure | Bourke Public School Bourke NSW | Coonamble Public School Coonamble NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1586 of 1,619 | #1583 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4799 of 4,908 | #4785 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 145 | 186 |
| Girls / boys | 74 / 71 | 85 / 101 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 702 | 701 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 79% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 8.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.1 | 22.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 81% | 89% |
| Suburb | Bourke 2840 | Coonamble 2829 |
| Council area | Bourke | Coonamble |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Remote |
| Website | bourke-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | coonamble-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (19.4 vs 19.8).
- •Bourke Public School has the higher ICSEA (702 vs 701), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bourke Public School has fewer students per teacher (6.6 vs 8.1).
- •Coonamble Public School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 145.
- •Coonamble Public School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -17%).
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 Bourke Public School better than Coonamble Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bourke Public School and Coonamble Public School?
About 252 km in a straight line, between Bourke and Coonamble in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bourke Public School has 6.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coonamble Public School has 8.1.
How do Bourke Public School and Coonamble Public School rank in NSW?
Bourke Public School is 1586th of 1,619 and Coonamble Public School is 1583rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.