Googong Public School vs Jerrabomberra Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Googong Public School
Googong · Government primary · K-6
782 students · ICSEA 1078
Jerrabomberra Public School
Jerrabomberra · Government primary · K-6
865 students · ICSEA 1107
| Measure | Googong Public School Googong NSW | Jerrabomberra Public School Jerrabomberra NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #467 of 1,619 | #345 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1419 of 4,908 | #1129 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 782 | 865 |
| Girls / boys | 392 / 390 | 441 / 424 |
| Foundation intake | 152 | 96 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1078 | 1107 |
| ICSEA percentile | 78th | 86th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 44% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 19.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 46.0 | 45.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 6.2 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 4% |
| Suburb | Googong 2620 | Jerrabomberra 2619 |
| Council area | Queanbeyan-Palerang | Queanbeyan-Palerang |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | googong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | jerra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Jerrabomberra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (68.8 vs 65.5).
- •Jerrabomberra Public School has the higher ICSEA (1107 vs 1078), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Googong Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.1).
- •Jerrabomberra Public School is the larger school with 865 students compared with 782.
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 Googong Public School better than Jerrabomberra Public School?
On the Success Index, Jerrabomberra Public School ranks higher (68.8 vs 65.5 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 Googong Public School and Jerrabomberra Public School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Googong and Jerrabomberra in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Googong Public School has 17.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Jerrabomberra Public School has 19.1.
How do Googong Public School and Jerrabomberra Public School rank in NSW?
Googong Public School is 467th of 1,619 and Jerrabomberra Public School is 345th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.