Goonengerry Public School vs Upper Coopers Creek Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 3.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Goonengerry Public School
Goonengerry · Government primary · K-6
57 students · ICSEA 1048
Upper Coopers Creek Public School
Upper Coopers Creek · Government primary · K-6
10 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | Goonengerry Public School Goonengerry NSW | Upper Coopers Creek Public School Upper Coopers Creek NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 57 | 10 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 28 | 5 / 5 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 1.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 40% |
| Suburb | Goonengerry 2482 | Upper Coopers Creek 2482 |
| Council area | Byron | Byron |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | goonengerr-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | cooperscrk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Goonengerry Public School scores higher on the Success Index (62.2 vs 50.7).
- •Goonengerry Public School has the higher ICSEA (1048 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goonengerry Public School is the larger school with 57 students compared with 10.
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 Goonengerry Public School better than Upper Coopers Creek Public School?
On the Success Index, Goonengerry Public School ranks higher (62.2 vs 50.7 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 Goonengerry Public School and Upper Coopers Creek Public School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Goonengerry and Upper Coopers Creek in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Goonengerry Public School and Upper Coopers Creek Public School rank in NSW?
Goonengerry Public School is unranked and Upper Coopers Creek Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.