Brewarrina Christian School vs Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 597 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brewarrina Christian School
Gongolgon · Independent combined · K-10
30 students · ICSEA 756
Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr
Coffs Harbour · Independent combined · K-8
81 students · ICSEA 798
| Measure | Brewarrina Christian School Gongolgon NSW | Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr Coffs Harbour NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #313 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1238 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-10 | K-8 |
| Students | 30 | 81 |
| Girls / boys | 19 / 11 | 47 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 11 |
| Year 7 cohort | 2 | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 756 | 798 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 67% |
| Indigenous students | 87% | 100% |
| Suburb | Gongolgon 2839 | Coffs Harbour 2450 |
| Council area | Brewarrina | Coffs Harbour |
| Remoteness | Very Remote | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.brewarrinacs.nsw.edu.au/ | www.giinganaschool.org.au |
The verdict
- •Brewarrina Christian School scores higher on the Success Index (22.8 vs 20.4).
- •Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr has the higher ICSEA (798 vs 756), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brewarrina Christian School has fewer students per teacher (6.0 vs 11.6).
- •Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr is the larger school with 81 students compared with 30.
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 Brewarrina Christian School better than Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr?
On the Success Index, Brewarrina Christian School ranks higher (22.8 vs 20.4 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 Brewarrina Christian School and Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr?
About 597 km in a straight line, between Gongolgon and Coffs Harbour in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brewarrina Christian School has 6.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr has 11.6.
How do Brewarrina Christian School and Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr rank in NSW?
Brewarrina Christian School is unranked and Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr is 313th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.