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Gilgandra Public School vs Urana Public School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 460 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureGilgandra Public School
Gilgandra NSW
Urana Public School
Urana NSW
Success Index
22
Lower 50%
6
Lower 50%
State rank (type)#1545 of 1,619–
National rank (type)#4672 of 4,908–
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangeK-6K-6
Students1989
Girls / boys101 / 973 / 6
Foundation intake272
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
815816
ICSEA percentile3th3th
Top SEA quarter2%4%
Bottom SEA quarter74%58%
Students per teacher11.6–
Teaching staff (FTE)17.01.6
Non-teaching staff (FTE)5.00.9
Language background other than English5%22%
Indigenous students55%33%
SuburbGilgandra 2827Urana 2645
Council areaGilgandraFederation
RemotenessOuter RegionalOuter Regional
Websitegilgandra-p.schools.nsw.gov.auurana-c.schools.nsw.gov.au

The verdict

  • •Gilgandra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (22.1 vs 6.0).
  • •Urana Public School has the higher ICSEA (816 vs 815), indicating a more advantaged community.
  • •Gilgandra Public School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 9.

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 Urana Public School?

On the Success Index, Gilgandra Public School ranks higher (22.1 vs 6.0 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 Urana Public School?

About 460 km in a straight line, between Gilgandra and Urana in New South Wales.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.

How do Gilgandra Public School and Urana Public School rank in NSW?

Gilgandra Public School is 1545th of 1,619 and Urana Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.