Burrumbuttock Public School vs Calare Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 352 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burrumbuttock Public School
Burrumbuttock · Government primary · K-6
33 students · ICSEA 964
Calare Public School
Orange · Government primary · K-6
566 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Burrumbuttock Public School Burrumbuttock NSW | Calare Public School Orange NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1273 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3955 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 33 | 566 |
| Girls / boys | 14 / 19 | 270 / 296 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 30th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 39% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 34.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.0 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 16% |
| Suburb | Burrumbuttock 2642 | Orange 2800 |
| Council area | Greater Hume | Orange |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | burrumbutt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | calare-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (33.3 vs 32.4).
- •Burrumbuttock Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.6).
- •Calare Public School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 33.
- •Burrumbuttock Public School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -7%).
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 Burrumbuttock Public School better than Calare Public 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 Burrumbuttock Public School and Calare Public School?
About 352 km in a straight line, between Burrumbuttock and Orange in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burrumbuttock Public School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Calare Public School has 16.6.
How do Burrumbuttock Public School and Calare Public School rank in NSW?
Burrumbuttock Public School is unranked and Calare Public School is 1273rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.