Drake Public School vs Goolma Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 484 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Drake Public School
Drake · Government primary · K-6
14 students · ICSEA 928
Goolma Public School
Goolma · Government primary · K-6
2 students · ICSEA 928
| Measure | Drake Public School Drake NSW | Goolma Public School Goolma NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 14 | 2 |
| Girls / boys | 7 / 7 | 0 / 2 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 928 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.1 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 50% |
| Suburb | Drake 2469 | Goolma 2852 |
| Council area | Tenterfield | Mid-Western |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | drake-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | goolma-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Drake Public School scores higher on the Success Index (27.3 vs 20.5).
- •Drake Public School is the larger school with 14 students compared with 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 Drake Public School better than Goolma Public School?
On the Success Index, Drake Public School ranks higher (27.3 vs 20.5 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 Drake Public School and Goolma Public School?
About 484 km in a straight line, between Drake and Goolma in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Drake Public School and Goolma Public School rank in NSW?
Drake Public School is unranked and Goolma Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.