Darkinjung Barker vs St Philip's Christian College Gilibaa
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 94 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 Philip's Christian College Gilibaa
Salamander Bay · Independent primary · K-4
30 students · ICSEA 763
| Measure | Darkinjung Barker Yarramalong NSW | St Philip's Christian College Gilibaa Salamander Bay NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-4 |
| Students | 43 | 30 |
| Girls / boys | 24 / 19 | 14 / 16 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 809 | 763 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 2.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 100% | 100% |
| Suburb | Yarramalong 2259 | Salamander Bay 2317 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Port Stephens |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.barker.college/about-barker/indigenous-education/darkinjung-barker/ | www.spcc.nsw.edu.au/schools/tailored-education/gilibaa |
The verdict
- •Darkinjung Barker scores higher on the Success Index (27.9 vs 12.8).
- •Darkinjung Barker has the higher ICSEA (809 vs 763), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Darkinjung Barker has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 10.3).
- •Darkinjung Barker is the larger school with 43 students compared with 30.
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 Philip's Christian College Gilibaa?
On the Success Index, Darkinjung Barker ranks higher (27.9 vs 12.8 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 Philip's Christian College Gilibaa?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Yarramalong and Salamander Bay 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 Philip's Christian College Gilibaa has 10.3.
How do Darkinjung Barker and St Philip's Christian College Gilibaa rank in NSW?
Darkinjung Barker is unranked and St Philip's Christian College Gilibaa is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.