Goulburn High School vs Goulburn West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Goulburn High School
Goulburn · Government high school · 7-12
648 students · ICSEA 943
Goulburn West Public School
Goulburn · Government primary · K-6
373 students · ICSEA 978
| Measure | Goulburn High School Goulburn NSW | Goulburn West Public School Goulburn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #397 of 539 | #1338 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1099 of 1,472 | #4125 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 648 | 373 |
| Girls / boys | 305 / 343 | 186 / 187 |
| Foundation intake | – | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | 145 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 61 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 943 | 978 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 37th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.2 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 9% |
| Suburb | Goulburn 2580 | Goulburn 2580 |
| Council area | Goulburn Mulwaree | Goulburn Mulwaree |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | goulburn-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | goulburnw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Goulburn High School scores higher on the Success Index (33.5 vs 30.0).
- •Goulburn West Public School has the higher ICSEA (978 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Goulburn High School has fewer students per teacher (10.8 vs 17.3).
- •Goulburn High School is the larger school with 648 students compared with 373.
- •Goulburn High School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -7%).
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 Goulburn High School better than Goulburn West Public School?
On the Success Index, Goulburn High School ranks higher (33.5 vs 30.0 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 Goulburn High School and Goulburn West Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Goulburn and Goulburn in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goulburn High School has 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Goulburn West Public School has 17.3.
How do Goulburn High School and Goulburn West Public School rank in NSW?
Goulburn High School is 397th of 539 and Goulburn West Public School is 1338th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.