Duri Public School vs Gilgai Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 155 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Duri Public School
Duri · Government primary · K-6
42 students · ICSEA 842
Gilgai Public School
Gilgai · Government primary · K-6
42 students · ICSEA 843
| Measure | Duri Public School Duri NSW | Gilgai Public School Gilgai NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 42 | 42 |
| Girls / boys | 19 / 23 | 22 / 20 |
| 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 | +17% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 842 | 843 |
| ICSEA percentile | 4th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 2.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 1.3 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 36% | 45% |
| Suburb | Duri 2344 | Gilgai 2360 |
| Council area | Tamworth | Inverell |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | duri-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | gilgai-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (19.5 vs 18.9).
- •Gilgai Public School has the higher ICSEA (843 vs 842), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gilgai Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.0).
- •Gilgai Public School is the larger school with 42 students compared with 42.
- •Duri Public School has grown faster over five years (17% vs -22%).
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 Duri Public School better than Gilgai Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Duri Public School and Gilgai Public School?
About 155 km in a straight line, between Duri and Gilgai in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Duri Public School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gilgai Public School has 14.5.
How do Duri Public School and Gilgai Public School rank in NSW?
Duri Public School is unranked and Gilgai Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.