Franklin Public School vs Tumut High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Public School
Tumut · Government primary · K-6
239 students · ICSEA 900
Tumut High School
Tumut · Government high school · 7-12
384 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | Franklin Public School Tumut NSW | Tumut High School Tumut NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1607 of 1,619 | #497 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4867 of 4,908 | #1357 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 239 | 384 |
| Girls / boys | 112 / 127 | 188 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 67 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 900 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 11th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 9.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 41.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 11.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 24% |
| Suburb | Tumut 2720 | Tumut 2720 |
| Council area | Snowy Valleys | Snowy Valleys |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | franklin-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tumut-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Tumut High School scores higher on the Success Index (23.2 vs 16.5).
- •Tumut High School has the higher ICSEA (919 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tumut High School has fewer students per teacher (9.2 vs 16.1).
- •Tumut High School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 239.
- •Franklin Public School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -28%).
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 Franklin Public School better than Tumut High School?
On the Success Index, Tumut High School ranks higher (23.2 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 Franklin Public School and Tumut High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Tumut and Tumut in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Franklin Public School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tumut High School has 9.2.
How do Franklin Public School and Tumut High School rank in NSW?
Franklin Public School is 1607th of 1,619 and Tumut High School is 497th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.