Coolah Central School vs Dunedoo Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 38 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coolah Central School
Coolah · Government combined · K-12
148 students · ICSEA 896
Dunedoo Central School
Dunedoo · Government combined · K-12
152 students · ICSEA 893
| Measure | Coolah Central School Coolah NSW | Dunedoo Central School Dunedoo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #288 of 314 | #274 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1078 of 1,259 | #1024 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 148 | 152 |
| Girls / boys | 74 / 74 | 71 / 81 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | 13 | 13 |
| Year 12 cohort | 6 | 7 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 896 | 893 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 61% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 18.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 5.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 28% |
| Suburb | Coolah 2843 | Dunedoo 2844 |
| Council area | Warrumbungle | Warrumbungle |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | coolah-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | dunedoo-c.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Dunedoo Central School scores higher on the Success Index (32.1 vs 29.8).
- •Coolah Central School has the higher ICSEA (896 vs 893), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Dunedoo Central School is the larger school with 152 students compared with 148.
- •Dunedoo Central School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -27%).
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 Coolah Central School better than Dunedoo Central School?
On the Success Index, Dunedoo Central School ranks higher (32.1 vs 29.8 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 Coolah Central School and Dunedoo Central School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Coolah and Dunedoo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coolah Central School has 8.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dunedoo Central School has 8.4.
How do Coolah Central School and Dunedoo Central School rank in NSW?
Coolah Central School is 288th of 314 and Dunedoo Central School is 274th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.