Coonamble Public School vs St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Coonamble
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 730 m 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
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Coonamble
Coonamble · Catholic primary · K-6
191 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Coonamble Public School Coonamble NSW | St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Coonamble Coonamble NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1583 of 1,619 | #1285 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4785 of 4,908 | #3984 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 186 | 191 |
| Girls / boys | 85 / 101 | 88 / 103 |
| Foundation intake | 24 | 34 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 701 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 85% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 17.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.9 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.3 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 89% | 38% |
| Suburb | Coonamble 2829 | Coonamble 2829 |
| Council area | Coonamble | Coonamble |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | coonamble-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.stbrigidscoonamble.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Coonamble scores higher on the Success Index (32.0 vs 19.8).
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Coonamble has the higher ICSEA (941 vs 701), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coonamble Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 17.4).
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Coonamble is the larger school with 191 students compared with 186.
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Coonamble has grown faster over five years (39% vs -5%).
- •Coonamble Public School is a government school while St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Coonamble 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 Coonamble Public School better than St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Coonamble?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Coonamble ranks higher (32.0 vs 19.8 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 Coonamble Public School and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Coonamble?
About 730 m in a straight line, between Coonamble and Coonamble 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 St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Coonamble has 17.4.
How do Coonamble Public School and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Coonamble rank in NSW?
Coonamble Public School is 1583rd of 1,619 and St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Coonamble is 1285th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.