Goulburn North Public School vs Herons Creek Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 449 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Goulburn North Public School
Goulburn North · Government primary · K-6
188 students · ICSEA 919
Herons Creek Public School
Herons Creek · Government primary · K-6
25 students · ICSEA 919
| Measure | Goulburn North Public School Goulburn North NSW | Herons Creek Public School Herons Creek NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1544 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4668 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 188 | 25 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 98 | 10 / 15 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 919 | 919 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 2.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 32% |
| Suburb | Goulburn North 2580 | Herons Creek 2443 |
| Council area | Goulburn Mulwaree | Port Macquarie-Hastings |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | goulburnn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | heronscrk-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Herons Creek Public School scores higher on the Success Index (26.9 vs 22.2).
- •Herons Creek Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.6).
- •Goulburn North Public School is the larger school with 188 students compared with 25.
- •Herons Creek Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -29%).
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 North Public School better than Herons Creek Public School?
On the Success Index, Herons Creek Public School ranks higher (26.9 vs 22.2 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 North Public School and Herons Creek Public School?
About 449 km in a straight line, between Goulburn North and Herons Creek in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Goulburn North Public School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Herons Creek Public School has 9.3.
How do Goulburn North Public School and Herons Creek Public School rank in NSW?
Goulburn North Public School is 1544th of 1,619 and Herons Creek Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.