Gilgandra High School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gilgandra
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 489 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gilgandra
Gilgandra · Catholic primary · K-6
148 students · ICSEA 1006
| Measure | Gilgandra High School Gilgandra NSW | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gilgandra Gilgandra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #525 of 539 | #936 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1421 of 1,472 | #2894 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 185 | 148 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 101 | 68 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | – | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 31 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 14 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | -28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 849 | 1006 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 6.8 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 10.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 7.2 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 44% | 15% |
| Suburb | Gilgandra 2827 | Gilgandra 2827 |
| Council area | Gilgandra | Gilgandra |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | gilgandra-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | stjosephsgilgandra.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gilgandra scores higher on the Success Index (47.3 vs 18.7).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gilgandra has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 849), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gilgandra High School has fewer students per teacher (6.8 vs 13.8).
- •Gilgandra High School is the larger school with 185 students compared with 148.
- •Gilgandra High School has grown faster over five years (-19% vs -28%).
- •Gilgandra High School is a government school while St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gilgandra 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 Gilgandra High School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gilgandra?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gilgandra ranks higher (47.3 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gilgandra?
About 489 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gilgandra has 13.8.
How do Gilgandra High School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gilgandra rank in NSW?
Gilgandra High School is 525th of 539 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gilgandra is 936th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.