Coonamble High School vs Coonamble Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 531 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coonamble High School
Coonamble · Government high school · 7-12
161 students · ICSEA 733
Coonamble Public School
Coonamble · Government primary · P-6
186 students · ICSEA 701
| Measure | Coonamble High School Coonamble NSW | Coonamble Public School Coonamble NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #534 of 539 | #1583 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1443 of 1,472 | #4785 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | P-6 |
| Students | 161 | 186 |
| Girls / boys | 80 / 81 | 85 / 101 |
| Foundation intake | – | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 40 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 17 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 733 | 701 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 82% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 5.1 | 8.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.7 | 22.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.4 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 82% | 89% |
| Suburb | Coonamble 2829 | Coonamble 2829 |
| Council area | Coonamble | Coonamble |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | coonamble-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | coonamble-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Coonamble Public School scores higher on the Success Index (19.8 vs 16.9).
- •Coonamble High School has the higher ICSEA (733 vs 701), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coonamble High School has fewer students per teacher (5.1 vs 8.1).
- •Coonamble Public School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 161.
- •Coonamble Public School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -24%).
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 Coonamble High School better than Coonamble Public School?
On the Success Index, Coonamble Public School ranks higher (19.8 vs 16.9 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 Coonamble High School and Coonamble Public School?
About 531 m in a straight line, between Coonamble and Coonamble in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coonamble High School has 5.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coonamble Public School has 8.1.
How do Coonamble High School and Coonamble Public School rank in NSW?
Coonamble High School is 534th of 539 and Coonamble Public School is 1583rd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.