Cudgegong Valley Public School vs Kinchela Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 369 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cudgegong Valley Public School
Mudgee · Government primary · K-6
654 students · ICSEA 951
Kinchela Public School
Kinchela · Government primary · K-6
27 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | Cudgegong Valley Public School Mudgee NSW | Kinchela Public School Kinchela NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1399 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4280 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 654 | 27 |
| Girls / boys | 319 / 335 | 7 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | 90 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 951 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.0 | 2.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 19% |
| Suburb | Mudgee 2850 | Kinchela 2440 |
| Council area | Mid-Western | Kempsey |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cudgegongv-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kinchela-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kinchela Public School scores higher on the Success Index (35.0 vs 27.9).
- •Kinchela Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 18.2).
- •Cudgegong Valley Public School is the larger school with 654 students compared with 27.
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 Cudgegong Valley Public School better than Kinchela Public School?
On the Success Index, Kinchela Public School ranks higher (35.0 vs 27.9 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 Cudgegong Valley Public School and Kinchela Public School?
About 369 km in a straight line, between Mudgee and Kinchela in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cudgegong Valley Public School has 18.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kinchela Public School has 11.3.
How do Cudgegong Valley Public School and Kinchela Public School rank in NSW?
Cudgegong Valley Public School is 1399th of 1,619 and Kinchela Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.