Coraki Public School vs Mount Austin Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 882 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coraki Public School
Coraki · Government primary · K-6
26 students · ICSEA 823
Mount Austin Public School
Mount Austin · Government primary · K-6
228 students · ICSEA 824
| Measure | Coraki Public School Coraki NSW | Mount Austin Public School Mount Austin NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1520 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4613 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 26 | 228 |
| Girls / boys | 16 / 10 | 93 / 135 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -41% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 823 | 824 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 79% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 5.9 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 16.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 30% |
| Indigenous students | 46% | 29% |
| Suburb | Coraki 2471 | Mount Austin 2650 |
| Council area | Richmond Valley | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | coraki-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mtaustin-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Austin Public School scores higher on the Success Index (23.2 vs 20.1).
- •Mount Austin Public School has the higher ICSEA (824 vs 823), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coraki Public School has fewer students per teacher (5.9 vs 13.5).
- •Mount Austin Public School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 26.
- •Mount Austin Public School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -41%).
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 Coraki Public School better than Mount Austin Public School?
On the Success Index, Mount Austin Public School ranks higher (23.2 vs 20.1 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 Coraki Public School and Mount Austin Public School?
About 882 km in a straight line, between Coraki and Mount Austin in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coraki Public School has 5.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Austin Public School has 13.5.
How do Coraki Public School and Mount Austin Public School rank in NSW?
Coraki Public School is unranked and Mount Austin Public School is 1520th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.