Goulburn North Public School vs Mulwaree High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 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
Mulwaree High School
Goulburn · Government high school · 7-12
819 students · ICSEA 951
| Measure | Goulburn North Public School Goulburn North NSW | Mulwaree High School Goulburn NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 22 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1544 of 1,619 | #458 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4668 of 4,908 | #1260 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 188 | 819 |
| Girls / boys | 90 / 98 | 428 / 391 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 158 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 74 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 919 | 951 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.8 | 67.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.1 | 19.1 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 12% |
| Suburb | Goulburn North 2580 | Goulburn 2580 |
| Council area | Goulburn Mulwaree | Goulburn Mulwaree |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | goulburnn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mulwaree-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mulwaree High School scores higher on the Success Index (26.9 vs 22.2).
- •Mulwaree High School has the higher ICSEA (951 vs 919), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mulwaree High School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.6).
- •Mulwaree High School is the larger school with 819 students compared with 188.
- •Mulwaree High School has grown faster over five years (-11% 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 Mulwaree High School?
On the Success Index, Mulwaree High 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 Mulwaree High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Goulburn North and Goulburn 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 Mulwaree High School has 12.1.
How do Goulburn North Public School and Mulwaree High School rank in NSW?
Goulburn North Public School is 1544th of 1,619 and Mulwaree High School is 458th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.