Gilgandra Public School vs Sandy Hollow Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 193 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gilgandra Public School
Gilgandra · Government primary · K-6
198 students · ICSEA 815
Sandy Hollow Public School
Sandy Hollow · Government primary · K-6
23 students · ICSEA 814
| Measure | Gilgandra Public School Gilgandra NSW | Sandy Hollow Public School Sandy Hollow NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1545 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4672 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 198 | 23 |
| Girls / boys | 101 / 97 | 13 / 10 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 815 | 814 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 74% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 2.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 0.7 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 55% | 43% |
| Suburb | Gilgandra 2827 | Sandy Hollow 2333 |
| Council area | Gilgandra | Muswellbrook |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gilgandra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sandyhollo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Gilgandra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (22.1 vs 15.7).
- •Gilgandra Public School has the higher ICSEA (815 vs 814), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gilgandra Public School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 23.
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 Public School better than Sandy Hollow Public School?
On the Success Index, Gilgandra Public School ranks higher (22.1 vs 15.7 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 Public School and Sandy Hollow Public School?
About 193 km in a straight line, between Gilgandra and Sandy Hollow in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gilgandra Public School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sandy Hollow Public School has 11.5.
How do Gilgandra Public School and Sandy Hollow Public School rank in NSW?
Gilgandra Public School is 1545th of 1,619 and Sandy Hollow Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.