GOAL College vs Ultimo Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 419 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
GOAL College
Ultimo · Independent special · 11-12
204 students · ICSEA 1027
Ultimo Public School
Ultimo · Government primary · K-6
483 students · ICSEA 1088
| Measure | GOAL College Ultimo NSW | Ultimo Public School Ultimo NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #235 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #815 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | 11-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 204 | 483 |
| Girls / boys | 74 / 130 | 227 / 256 |
| Foundation intake | – | 76 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 108 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1088 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 35% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 21% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 15.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.4 | 30.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.9 | 3.8 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 71% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 3% |
| Suburb | Ultimo 2007 | Ultimo 2007 |
| Council area | Sydney | Sydney |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.goalcollege.nsw.edu.au/ | ultimo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ultimo Public School has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1027), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •GOAL College has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.9).
- •Ultimo Public School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 204.
- •Ultimo Public School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -10%).
- •GOAL College is a independent school while Ultimo Public School is a government 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 GOAL College better than Ultimo Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are GOAL College and Ultimo Public School?
About 419 m in a straight line, between Ultimo and Ultimo in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
GOAL College has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Ultimo Public School has 15.9.
How do GOAL College and Ultimo Public School rank in NSW?
GOAL College is unranked and Ultimo Public School is 235th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.