Gilgai Public School vs Woolomin Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 161 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
Woolomin Public School
Woolomin · Government primary · K-6
11 students · ICSEA 840
| Measure | Gilgai Public School Gilgai NSW | Woolomin Public School Woolomin NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 42 | 11 |
| Girls / boys | 22 / 20 | 3 / 8 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 843 | 840 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 4th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 75% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 1.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.3 | 0.7 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 45% | 27% |
| Suburb | Gilgai 2360 | Woolomin 2340 |
| Council area | Inverell | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | gilgai-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | woolomin-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Gilgai Public School scores higher on the Success Index (18.9 vs 8.5).
- •Gilgai Public School has the higher ICSEA (843 vs 840), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gilgai Public School is the larger school with 42 students compared with 11.
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 Woolomin Public School?
On the Success Index, Gilgai Public School ranks higher (18.9 vs 8.5 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 Gilgai Public School and Woolomin Public School?
About 161 km in a straight line, between Gilgai and Woolomin in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Gilgai Public School and Woolomin Public School rank in NSW?
Gilgai Public School is unranked and Woolomin Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.