Gilgai Public School vs Holy Trinity School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 8.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gilgai Public School
Gilgai · Government primary · K-6
42 students · ICSEA 843
Holy Trinity School
Inverell · Catholic combined · K-10
577 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Gilgai Public School Gilgai NSW | Holy Trinity School Inverell NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #249 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | – | #878 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | K-6 | K-10 |
| Students | 42 | 577 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 20 | 281 / 296 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 46 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 843 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 43.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.3 | 22.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 45% | 12% |
| Suburb | Gilgai 2360 | Inverell 2360 |
| Council area | Inverell | Inverell |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | gilgai-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | holytrinity.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Holy Trinity School scores higher on the Success Index (39.1 vs 18.9).
- •Holy Trinity School has the higher ICSEA (1003 vs 843), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Holy Trinity School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.5).
- •Holy Trinity School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 42.
- •Holy Trinity School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -22%).
- •Gilgai Public School is a government school while Holy Trinity School 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 Gilgai Public School better than Holy Trinity School?
On the Success Index, Holy Trinity School ranks higher (39.1 vs 18.9 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 Gilgai Public School and Holy Trinity School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Gilgai and Inverell in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gilgai Public School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Holy Trinity School has 13.3.
How do Gilgai Public School and Holy Trinity School rank in NSW?
Gilgai Public School is unranked and Holy Trinity School is 249th of 314 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.