Coonamble Public School vs Gwabegar Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 68 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coonamble Public School
Coonamble · Government primary · P-6
186 students · ICSEA 701
Gwabegar Public School
Gwabegar · Government primary · K-6
21 students · ICSEA 694
| Measure | Coonamble Public School Coonamble NSW | Gwabegar Public School Gwabegar NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1583 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4785 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 186 | 21 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 101 | 12 / 9 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 701 | 694 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 85% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 10.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 2.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 1.1 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 89% | 76% |
| Suburb | Coonamble 2829 | Gwabegar 2356 |
| Council area | Coonamble | Narrabri |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | coonamble-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | gwabegar-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Coonamble Public School scores higher on the Success Index (19.8 vs 14.6).
- •Coonamble Public School has the higher ICSEA (701 vs 694), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coonamble Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 10.0).
- •Coonamble Public School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 21.
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 Public School better than Gwabegar Public School?
On the Success Index, Coonamble Public School ranks higher (19.8 vs 14.6 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 Public School and Gwabegar Public School?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Coonamble and Gwabegar in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coonamble Public School has 8.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gwabegar Public School has 10.0.
How do Coonamble Public School and Gwabegar Public School rank in NSW?
Coonamble Public School is 1583rd of 1,619 and Gwabegar Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.