Buronga Public School vs Gol Gol Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Buronga Public School
Buronga · Government primary · K-6
80 students · ICSEA 870
Gol Gol Public School
Gol Gol · Government primary · K-6
201 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Buronga Public School Buronga NSW | Gol Gol Public School Gol Gol NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1438 of 1,619 | #910 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4384 of 4,908 | #2815 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 80 | 201 |
| Girls / boys | 39 / 41 | 97 / 104 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 870 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 12.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 38% | 8% |
| Suburb | Buronga 2739 | Gol Gol 2738 |
| Council area | Wentworth | Wentworth |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | buronga-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | golgol-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Gol Gol Public School scores higher on the Success Index (48.3 vs 26.6).
- •Gol Gol Public School has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 870), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Buronga Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 16.8).
- •Gol Gol Public School is the larger school with 201 students compared with 80.
- •Gol Gol Public School has grown faster over five years (18% 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 Buronga Public School better than Gol Gol Public School?
On the Success Index, Gol Gol Public School ranks higher (48.3 vs 26.6 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 Buronga Public School and Gol Gol Public School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Buronga and Gol Gol in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Buronga Public School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gol Gol Public School has 16.8.
How do Buronga Public School and Gol Gol Public School rank in NSW?
Buronga Public School is 1438th of 1,619 and Gol Gol Public School is 910th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.