Cargo Public School vs Nyngan Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 256 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cargo Public School
Cargo · Government primary · K-6
12 students · ICSEA 764
Nyngan Public School
Nyngan · Government primary · K-6
131 students · ICSEA 765
| Measure | Cargo Public School Cargo NSW | Nyngan Public School Nyngan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 7 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1570 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4739 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 12 | 131 |
| Girls / boys | 5 / 7 | 56 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 1 | 25 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 764 | 765 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 92% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | – | 12.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.5 | 10.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.2 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 67% | 66% |
| Suburb | Cargo 2800 | Nyngan 2825 |
| Council area | Cabonne | Bogan |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | cargo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | nyngan-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Nyngan Public School scores higher on the Success Index (20.8 vs 6.7).
- •Nyngan Public School has the higher ICSEA (765 vs 764), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nyngan Public School is the larger school with 131 students compared with 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 Cargo Public School better than Nyngan Public School?
On the Success Index, Nyngan Public School ranks higher (20.8 vs 6.7 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 Cargo Public School and Nyngan Public School?
About 256 km in a straight line, between Cargo and Nyngan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Cargo Public School and Nyngan Public School rank in NSW?
Cargo Public School is unranked and Nyngan Public School is 1570th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.