Casino High School vs Gulgong High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in New South Wales, 515 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Casino High School
Casino · Government high school · 7-12
567 students · ICSEA 866
Gulgong High School
Gulgong · Government high school · 7-12
213 students · ICSEA 868
| Measure | Casino High School Casino NSW | Gulgong High School Gulgong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #517 of 539 | #522 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #1406 of 1,472 | #1418 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 567 | 213 |
| Girls / boys | 273 / 294 | 103 / 110 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 96 | 43 |
| Year 12 cohort | 50 | 15 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 866 | 868 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 68% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 7.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 63.2 | 27.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 31% | 28% |
| Suburb | Casino 2470 | Gulgong 2852 |
| Council area | Richmond Valley | Mid-Western |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | casino-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | gulgong-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Casino High School scores higher on the Success Index (20.4 vs 19.0).
- •Gulgong High School has the higher ICSEA (868 vs 866), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gulgong High School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 9.0).
- •Casino High School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 213.
- •Casino High School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -29%).
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 Casino High School better than Gulgong High School?
On the Success Index, Casino High School ranks higher (20.4 vs 19.0 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 Casino High School and Gulgong High School?
About 515 km in a straight line, between Casino and Gulgong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Casino High School has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gulgong High School has 7.9.
How do Casino High School and Gulgong High School rank in NSW?
Casino High School is 517th of 539 and Gulgong High School is 522nd of 539 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.