Braidwood Central School vs Coolamon Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 246 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Braidwood Central School
Braidwood · Government combined · K-12
306 students · ICSEA 1005
Coolamon Central School
Coolamon · Government combined · K-12
383 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Braidwood Central School Braidwood NSW | Coolamon Central School Coolamon NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 50 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #207 of 314 | #236 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #658 of 1,259 | #791 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 306 | 383 |
| Girls / boys | 140 / 166 | 210 / 173 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | 29 | 42 |
| Year 12 cohort | 24 | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 11.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.7 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.1 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 13% |
| Suburb | Braidwood 2622 | Coolamon 2701 |
| Council area | Queanbeyan-Palerang | Coolamon |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | braidwood-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | coolamon-c.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Braidwood Central School scores higher on the Success Index (50.0 vs 43.8).
- •Braidwood Central School has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 974), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Braidwood Central School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.0).
- •Coolamon Central School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 306.
- •Coolamon Central School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -12%).
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 Braidwood Central School better than Coolamon Central School?
On the Success Index, Braidwood Central School ranks higher (50.0 vs 43.8 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 Braidwood Central School and Coolamon Central School?
About 246 km in a straight line, between Braidwood and Coolamon in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Braidwood Central School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coolamon Central School has 11.0.
How do Braidwood Central School and Coolamon Central School rank in NSW?
Braidwood Central School is 207th of 314 and Coolamon Central School is 236th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.