Gorokan Public School vs Muswellbrook Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 125 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gorokan Public School
Gorokan · Government primary · K-6
620 students · ICSEA 913
Muswellbrook Public School
Muswellbrook · Government primary · K-6
422 students · ICSEA 913
| Measure | Gorokan Public School Gorokan NSW | Muswellbrook Public School Muswellbrook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1489 of 1,619 | #1612 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4535 of 4,908 | #4880 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 620 | 422 |
| Girls / boys | 298 / 322 | 226 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 913 | 913 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 39.5 | 24.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.1 | 4.6 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 28% |
| Suburb | Gorokan 2263 | Muswellbrook 2333 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Muswellbrook |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | gorokan-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | muswellbro-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Gorokan Public School scores higher on the Success Index (24.4 vs 16.1).
- •Gorokan Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.1).
- •Gorokan Public School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 422.
- •Gorokan Public School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -18%).
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 Gorokan Public School better than Muswellbrook Public School?
On the Success Index, Gorokan Public School ranks higher (24.4 vs 16.1 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 Gorokan Public School and Muswellbrook Public School?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Gorokan and Muswellbrook in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gorokan Public School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Muswellbrook Public School has 17.1.
How do Gorokan Public School and Muswellbrook Public School rank in NSW?
Gorokan Public School is 1489th of 1,619 and Muswellbrook Public School is 1612th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.