Darkinjung Barker vs St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 72 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Darkinjung Barker
Yarramalong · Independent primary · K-6
43 students · ICSEA 809
St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura School
Sydney · Independent primary · K-6
38 students · ICSEA 817
| Measure | Darkinjung Barker Yarramalong NSW | St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura School Sydney NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 43 | 38 |
| Girls / boys | 24 / 19 | 20 / 18 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 809 | 817 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 3.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 9.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 2.1 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 100% | 100% |
| Suburb | Yarramalong 2259 | Sydney 2000 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.barker.college/about-barker/indigenous-education/darkinjung-barker/ | www.gawura.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Darkinjung Barker scores higher on the Success Index (27.9 vs 24.3).
- •St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura School has the higher ICSEA (817 vs 809), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura School has fewer students per teacher (3.8 vs 8.3).
- •Darkinjung Barker is the larger school with 43 students compared with 38.
- •St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -2%).
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 Darkinjung Barker better than St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura School?
On the Success Index, Darkinjung Barker ranks higher (27.9 vs 24.3 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 Darkinjung Barker and St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Yarramalong and Sydney in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Darkinjung Barker has 8.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura School has 3.8.
How do Darkinjung Barker and St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura School rank in NSW?
Darkinjung Barker is unranked and St Andrew's Cathedral Gawura School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.