Gilgandra High School vs Gilgandra Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 353 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gilgandra High School
Gilgandra · Government high school · 7-12
185 students · ICSEA 849
Gilgandra Public School
Gilgandra · Government primary · K-6
198 students · ICSEA 815
| Measure | Gilgandra High School Gilgandra NSW | Gilgandra Public School Gilgandra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #525 of 539 | #1545 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1421 of 1,472 | #4672 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 185 | 198 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 101 | 101 / 97 |
| Foundation intake | – | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | 31 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 14 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 849 | 815 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 6.8 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 17.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 5.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 44% | 55% |
| Suburb | Gilgandra 2827 | Gilgandra 2827 |
| Council area | Gilgandra | Gilgandra |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | gilgandra-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | gilgandra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Gilgandra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (22.1 vs 18.7).
- •Gilgandra High School has the higher ICSEA (849 vs 815), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gilgandra High School has fewer students per teacher (6.8 vs 11.6).
- •Gilgandra Public School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 185.
- •Gilgandra Public School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -19%).
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 Gilgandra High School better than Gilgandra Public School?
On the Success Index, Gilgandra Public School ranks higher (22.1 vs 18.7 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 Gilgandra High School and Gilgandra Public School?
About 353 m in a straight line, between Gilgandra and Gilgandra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gilgandra High School has 6.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gilgandra Public School has 11.6.
How do Gilgandra High School and Gilgandra Public School rank in NSW?
Gilgandra High School is 525th of 539 and Gilgandra Public School is 1545th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.