Carinya Christian School Gunnedah vs G S Kidd Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carinya Christian School Gunnedah
Gunnedah · Independent combined · K-10
231 students · ICSEA 965
G S Kidd Memorial School
Gunnedah · Government special · U
35 students · ICSEA 881
| Measure | Carinya Christian School Gunnedah Gunnedah NSW | G S Kidd Memorial School Gunnedah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #251 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #889 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | K-10 | U |
| Students | 231 | 35 |
| Girls / boys | 115 / 116 | 11 / 24 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +24% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 881 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 4.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.7 | 8.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.3 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 43% |
| Suburb | Gunnedah 2380 | Gunnedah 2380 |
| Council area | Gunnedah | Gunnedah |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.carinya.nsw.edu.au | gskiddmem-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Carinya Christian School Gunnedah has the higher ICSEA (965 vs 881), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •G S Kidd Memorial School has fewer students per teacher (4.2 vs 11.7).
- •Carinya Christian School Gunnedah is the larger school with 231 students compared with 35.
- •Carinya Christian School Gunnedah has grown faster over five years (24% vs 6%).
- •Carinya Christian School Gunnedah is a independent school while G S Kidd Memorial School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Carinya Christian School Gunnedah better than G S Kidd Memorial 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 Carinya Christian School Gunnedah and G S Kidd Memorial School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Gunnedah and Gunnedah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carinya Christian School Gunnedah has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and G S Kidd Memorial School has 4.2.
How do Carinya Christian School Gunnedah and G S Kidd Memorial School rank in NSW?
Carinya Christian School Gunnedah is 251st of 314 and G S Kidd Memorial School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.