Curlewis Public School vs Narromine Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 228 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Curlewis Public School
Curlewis · Government primary · K-6
77 students · ICSEA 833
Narromine Public School
Narromine · Government primary · K-6
237 students · ICSEA 832
| Measure | Curlewis Public School Curlewis NSW | Narromine Public School Narromine NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1467 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4472 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 77 | 237 |
| Girls / boys | 30 / 47 | 95 / 142 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +38% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 833 | 832 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.1 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 62% | 56% |
| Suburb | Curlewis 2381 | Narromine 2821 |
| Council area | Gunnedah | Narromine |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | curlewis-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | narromine-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Narromine Public School scores higher on the Success Index (25.3 vs 21.7).
- •Curlewis Public School has the higher ICSEA (833 vs 832), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narromine Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.1).
- •Narromine Public School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 77.
- •Curlewis Public School has grown faster over five years (38% vs -14%).
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 Curlewis Public School better than Narromine Public School?
On the Success Index, Narromine Public School ranks higher (25.3 vs 21.7 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 Curlewis Public School and Narromine Public School?
About 228 km in a straight line, between Curlewis and Narromine in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Curlewis Public School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narromine Public School has 13.9.
How do Curlewis Public School and Narromine Public School rank in NSW?
Curlewis Public School is unranked and Narromine Public School is 1467th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.