Gilgai Public School vs Macintyre High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 9.4 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
Macintyre High School
Inverell · Government high school · 6-12
487 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | Gilgai Public School Gilgai NSW | Macintyre High School Inverell NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #467 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1280 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 6-12 |
| Students | 42 | 487 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 20 | 245 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 74 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 42 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 843 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 10.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 48.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.3 | 15.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 45% | 24% |
| Suburb | Gilgai 2360 | Inverell 2360 |
| Council area | Inverell | Inverell |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | gilgai-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | macintyre-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Macintyre High School scores higher on the Success Index (26.1 vs 18.9).
- •Macintyre High School has the higher ICSEA (919 vs 843), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Macintyre High School has fewer students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.5).
- •Macintyre High School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 42.
- •Macintyre High School has grown faster over five years (-11% 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 Gilgai Public School better than Macintyre High School?
On the Success Index, Macintyre High School ranks higher (26.1 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 Macintyre High School?
About 9.4 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 Macintyre High School has 10.1.
How do Gilgai Public School and Macintyre High School rank in NSW?
Gilgai Public School is unranked and Macintyre High School is 467th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.