Burrawang Public School vs Kahibah Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 212 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burrawang Public School
Burrawang · Government primary · K-6
30 students · ICSEA 1076
Kahibah Public School
Kahibah · Government primary · K-6
291 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Burrawang Public School Burrawang NSW | Kahibah Public School Kahibah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #580 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1773 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 30 | 291 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 8 | 146 / 145 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 17.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.1 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Burrawang 2577 | Kahibah 2290 |
| Council area | Wingecarribee | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | burrawang-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kahibah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Burrawang Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.4 vs 61.7).
- •Burrawang Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.6).
- •Kahibah Public School is the larger school with 291 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 Burrawang Public School better than Kahibah Public School?
On the Success Index, Burrawang Public School ranks higher (68.4 vs 61.7 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 Burrawang Public School and Kahibah Public School?
About 212 km in a straight line, between Burrawang and Kahibah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burrawang Public School has 11.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kahibah Public School has 16.6.
How do Burrawang Public School and Kahibah Public School rank in NSW?
Burrawang Public School is unranked and Kahibah Public School is 580th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.