Burrawang Public School vs Nillo Infants School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 229 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
Nillo Infants School
Lorn · Government primary · K-2
52 students · ICSEA 1076
| Measure | Burrawang Public School Burrawang NSW | Nillo Infants School Lorn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-2 |
| Students | 30 | 52 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 8 | 26 / 26 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1076 | 1076 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 29% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.1 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 2% |
| Suburb | Burrawang 2577 | Lorn 2320 |
| Council area | Wingecarribee | Maitland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | burrawang-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | nilloinf-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (68.4 vs 68.0).
- •Burrawang Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.0).
- •Nillo Infants School is the larger school with 52 students compared with 30.
- •Nillo Infants School has grown faster over five years (-2% 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 Burrawang Public School better than Nillo Infants 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 Burrawang Public School and Nillo Infants School?
About 229 km in a straight line, between Burrawang and Lorn 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 Nillo Infants School has 13.0.
How do Burrawang Public School and Nillo Infants School rank in NSW?
Burrawang Public School is unranked and Nillo Infants School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.