Drake Public School vs Kootingal Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 268 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
Kootingal Public School
Kootingal · Government primary · K-6
168 students · ICSEA 928
| Measure | Drake Public School Drake NSW | Kootingal Public School Kootingal NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1448 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4419 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 14 | 168 |
| Girls / boys | 7 / 7 | 76 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 928 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.1 | 3.0 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 26% |
| Suburb | Drake 2469 | Kootingal 2352 |
| Council area | Tenterfield | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | drake-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | kootingal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Drake Public School scores higher on the Success Index (27.3 vs 26.2).
- •Kootingal Public School is the larger school with 168 students compared with 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 Drake Public School better than Kootingal Public School?
On the Success Index, Drake Public School ranks higher (27.3 vs 26.2 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 Kootingal Public School?
About 268 km in a straight line, between Drake and Kootingal 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 Kootingal Public School rank in NSW?
Drake Public School is unranked and Kootingal Public School is 1448th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.