Goulburn Public School vs Rappville Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 700 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Goulburn Public School
Goulburn · Government primary · K-6
181 students · ICSEA 896
Rappville Public School
Rappville · Government primary · K-6
17 students · ICSEA 896
| Measure | Goulburn Public School Goulburn NSW | Rappville Public School Rappville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1337 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4124 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 181 | 17 |
| Girls / boys | 78 / 103 | 11 / 6 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 896 | 896 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 56% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.9 | 1.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 1.1 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 29% |
| Suburb | Goulburn 2580 | Rappville 2469 |
| Council area | Goulburn Mulwaree | Richmond Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | goulburn-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | rappville-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Goulburn Public School scores higher on the Success Index (30.0 vs 17.8).
- •Goulburn Public School is the larger school with 181 students compared with 17.
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 Public School better than Rappville Public School?
On the Success Index, Goulburn Public School ranks higher (30.0 vs 17.8 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 Public School and Rappville Public School?
About 700 km in a straight line, between Goulburn and Rappville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Goulburn Public School and Rappville Public School rank in NSW?
Goulburn Public School is 1337th of 1,619 and Rappville Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.