Coolah Central School vs Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coolah
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.3 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coolah
Coolah · Catholic primary · K-6
31 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Coolah Central School Coolah NSW | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coolah Coolah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #288 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1078 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 148 | 31 |
| Girls / boys | 74 / 74 | 11 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | 13 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 6 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | +41% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 896 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 5.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.7 | 5.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.4 | 2.2 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 27% | 10% |
| Suburb | Coolah 2843 | Coolah 2843 |
| Council area | Warrumbungle | Warrumbungle |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | coolah-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | sacredheartcoolah.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coolah scores higher on the Success Index (46.1 vs 29.8).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coolah has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 896), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coolah has fewer students per teacher (5.4 vs 8.4).
- •Coolah Central School is the larger school with 148 students compared with 31.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coolah has grown faster over five years (41% vs -27%).
- •Coolah Central School is a government school while Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coolah is a catholic 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 Coolah Central School better than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coolah?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coolah ranks higher (46.1 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coolah?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Coolah and Coolah 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coolah has 5.4.
How do Coolah Central School and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coolah rank in NSW?
Coolah Central School is 288th of 314 and Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coolah is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.