Coorabell Public School vs Goonengerry Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coorabell Public School
Coorabell · Government primary · K-6
92 students · ICSEA 1066
Goonengerry Public School
Goonengerry · Government primary · K-6
57 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Coorabell Public School Coorabell NSW | Goonengerry Public School Goonengerry NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #572 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1753 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 92 | 57 |
| Girls / boys | 48 / 44 | 29 / 28 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 8 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1066 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 74th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 25% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 3.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 7% |
| Suburb | Coorabell 2479 | Goonengerry 2482 |
| Council area | Byron | Byron |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | coorabell-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | goonengerr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (61.9 vs 62.2).
- •Coorabell Public School has the higher ICSEA (1066 vs 1048), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goonengerry Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.0).
- •Coorabell Public School is the larger school with 92 students compared with 57.
- •Goonengerry Public School has grown faster over five years (12% vs -28%).
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 Coorabell Public School better than Goonengerry Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Coorabell Public School and Goonengerry Public School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Coorabell and Goonengerry in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coorabell Public School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Goonengerry Public School has 15.0.
How do Coorabell Public School and Goonengerry Public School rank in NSW?
Coorabell Public School is 572nd of 1,619 and Goonengerry Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.