Condobolin Public School vs Goonellabah Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 756 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Condobolin Public School
Condobolin · Government primary · K-6
256 students · ICSEA 848
Goonellabah Public School
Goonellabah · Government primary · K-6
226 students · ICSEA 847
| Measure | Condobolin Public School Condobolin NSW | Goonellabah Public School Goonellabah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1528 of 1,619 | #1379 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4631 of 4,908 | #4234 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 256 | 226 |
| Girls / boys | 120 / 136 | 115 / 111 |
| Foundation intake | 44 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 848 | 847 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 20.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.6 | 4.5 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 52% | 47% |
| Suburb | Condobolin 2877 | Goonellabah 2480 |
| Council area | Lachlan | Lismore |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | condobolin-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | goonellaba-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Goonellabah Public School scores higher on the Success Index (28.6 vs 22.8).
- •Condobolin Public School has the higher ICSEA (848 vs 847), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goonellabah Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.6).
- •Condobolin Public School is the larger school with 256 students compared with 226.
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 Condobolin Public School better than Goonellabah Public School?
On the Success Index, Goonellabah Public School ranks higher (28.6 vs 22.8 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 Condobolin Public School and Goonellabah Public School?
About 756 km in a straight line, between Condobolin and Goonellabah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Condobolin Public School has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Goonellabah Public School has 11.2.
How do Condobolin Public School and Goonellabah Public School rank in NSW?
Condobolin Public School is 1528th of 1,619 and Goonellabah Public School is 1379th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.