Gulgong High School vs Gulgong Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 222 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gulgong High School
Gulgong · Government high school · 7-12
213 students · ICSEA 868
Gulgong Public School
Gulgong · Government primary · K-6
283 students · ICSEA 913
| Measure | Gulgong High School Gulgong NSW | Gulgong Public School Gulgong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #522 of 539 | #1444 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1418 of 1,472 | #4402 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 213 | 283 |
| Girls / boys | 103 / 110 | 139 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | – | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | 43 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 15 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 868 | 913 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 74% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 20.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 28% | 23% |
| Suburb | Gulgong 2852 | Gulgong 2852 |
| Council area | Mid-Western | Mid-Western |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | gulgong-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | gulgong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Gulgong Public School scores higher on the Success Index (26.4 vs 19.0).
- •Gulgong Public School has the higher ICSEA (913 vs 868), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gulgong High School has fewer students per teacher (7.9 vs 13.8).
- •Gulgong Public School is the larger school with 283 students compared with 213.
- •Gulgong Public School has grown faster over five years (-10% 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 Gulgong High School better than Gulgong Public School?
On the Success Index, Gulgong Public School ranks higher (26.4 vs 19.0 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 Gulgong High School and Gulgong Public School?
About 222 m in a straight line, between Gulgong and Gulgong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gulgong High School has 7.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gulgong Public School has 13.8.
How do Gulgong High School and Gulgong Public School rank in NSW?
Gulgong High School is 522nd of 539 and Gulgong Public School is 1444th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.