Evans River Community School vs Nimbin Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 61 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Evans River Community School
Evans Head · Government combined · K-12
531 students · ICSEA 955
Nimbin Central School
Nimbin · Government combined · K-12
245 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Evans River Community School Evans Head NSW | Nimbin Central School Nimbin NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #237 of 314 | #260 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #815 of 1,259 | #943 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 531 | 245 |
| Girls / boys | 272 / 259 | 105 / 140 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | 77 | 32 |
| Year 12 cohort | 21 | 29 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 9.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.2 | 26.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 17% |
| Suburb | Evans Head 2473 | Nimbin 2480 |
| Council area | Richmond Valley | Lismore |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | evansriver-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | nimbin-c.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Evans River Community School scores higher on the Success Index (42.5 vs 35.9).
- •Nimbin Central School has the higher ICSEA (956 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nimbin Central School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.1).
- •Evans River Community School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 245.
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 Evans River Community School better than Nimbin Central School?
On the Success Index, Evans River Community School ranks higher (42.5 vs 35.9 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 Evans River Community School and Nimbin Central School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Evans Head and Nimbin in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Evans River Community School has 10.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nimbin Central School has 9.1.
How do Evans River Community School and Nimbin Central School rank in NSW?
Evans River Community School is 237th of 314 and Nimbin Central School is 260th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.