Doonside Public School vs Franklin Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 297 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Doonside Public School
Doonside · Government primary · P-6
258 students · ICSEA 900
Franklin Public School
Tumut · Government primary · K-6
239 students · ICSEA 900
| Measure | Doonside Public School Doonside NSW | Franklin Public School Tumut NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1424 of 1,619 | #1607 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4357 of 4,908 | #4867 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 258 | 239 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 149 | 112 / 127 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 900 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.7 | 14.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.7 | 2.4 |
| Language background other than English | 66% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 26% |
| Suburb | Doonside 2767 | Tumut 2720 |
| Council area | Blacktown | Snowy Valleys |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | doonside-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | franklin-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Doonside Public School scores higher on the Success Index (26.9 vs 16.5).
- •Doonside Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.1).
- •Doonside Public School is the larger school with 258 students compared with 239.
- •Doonside Public School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -16%).
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 Doonside Public School better than Franklin Public School?
On the Success Index, Doonside Public School ranks higher (26.9 vs 16.5 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 Doonside Public School and Franklin Public School?
About 297 km in a straight line, between Doonside and Tumut in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Doonside Public School has 11.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Franklin Public School has 16.1.
How do Doonside Public School and Franklin Public School rank in NSW?
Doonside Public School is 1424th of 1,619 and Franklin Public School is 1607th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.