Culcairn Public School vs Narellan Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 382 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Culcairn Public School
Culcairn · Government primary · K-6
94 students · ICSEA 969
Narellan Public School
Narellan · Government primary · K-6
291 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Culcairn Public School Culcairn NSW | Narellan Public School Narellan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1161 of 1,619 | #1187 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3636 of 4,908 | #3698 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 94 | 291 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 53 | 142 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -17% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 20.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 13% |
| Suburb | Culcairn 2660 | Narellan 2567 |
| Council area | Greater Hume | Camden |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | culcairn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | narellan-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (37.0 vs 36.1).
- •Culcairn Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.9).
- •Narellan Public School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 94.
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 Culcairn Public School better than Narellan 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 Culcairn Public School and Narellan Public School?
About 382 km in a straight line, between Culcairn and Narellan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Culcairn Public School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narellan Public School has 13.9.
How do Culcairn Public School and Narellan Public School rank in NSW?
Culcairn Public School is 1161st of 1,619 and Narellan Public School is 1187th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.