G S Kidd Memorial School vs St Mary's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
G S Kidd Memorial School
Gunnedah · Government special · U
35 students · ICSEA 881
St Mary's College
Gunnedah · Catholic high school · 7-12
411 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | G S Kidd Memorial School Gunnedah NSW | St Mary's College Gunnedah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #289 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #780 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Special | Secondary |
| Year range | U | 7-12 |
| Students | 35 | 411 |
| Girls / boys | 11 / 24 | 221 / 190 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 91 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 40 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +6% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 881 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 4.2 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.3 | 38.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.0 | 18.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 43% | 17% |
| Suburb | Gunnedah 2380 | Gunnedah 2380 |
| Council area | Gunnedah | Gunnedah |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | gskiddmem-s.schools.nsw.gov.au | stmaryscollege.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's College has the higher ICSEA (976 vs 881), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •G S Kidd Memorial School has fewer students per teacher (4.2 vs 10.6).
- •St Mary's College is the larger school with 411 students compared with 35.
- •St Mary's College has grown faster over five years (11% vs 6%).
- •G S Kidd Memorial School is a government school while St Mary's College is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 G S Kidd Memorial School better than St Mary's College?
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 G S Kidd Memorial School and St Mary's College?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Gunnedah and Gunnedah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
G S Kidd Memorial School has 4.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's College has 10.6.
How do G S Kidd Memorial School and St Mary's College rank in NSW?
G S Kidd Memorial School is unranked and St Mary's College is 289th of 539 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.