Gulmarrad Public School vs Harwood Island Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 7.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gulmarrad Public School
Gulmarrad · Government primary · K-6
213 students · ICSEA 977
Harwood Island Public School
Harwood · Government primary · K-6
34 students · ICSEA 943
| Measure | Gulmarrad Public School Gulmarrad NSW | Harwood Island Public School Harwood NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1105 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3455 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 213 | 34 |
| Girls / boys | 109 / 104 | 14 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | 27 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -31% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 943 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 2.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 18% |
| Suburb | Gulmarrad 2463 | Harwood 2465 |
| Council area | Clarence Valley | Clarence Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gulmarrad-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | harwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Gulmarrad Public School scores higher on the Success Index (39.5 vs 30.5).
- •Gulmarrad Public School has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 943), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Harwood Island Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.3).
- •Gulmarrad Public School is the larger school with 213 students compared with 34.
- •Gulmarrad Public School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -31%).
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 Gulmarrad Public School better than Harwood Island Public School?
On the Success Index, Gulmarrad Public School ranks higher (39.5 vs 30.5 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 Gulmarrad Public School and Harwood Island Public School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Gulmarrad and Harwood in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gulmarrad Public School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Harwood Island Public School has 12.1.
How do Gulmarrad Public School and Harwood Island Public School rank in NSW?
Gulmarrad Public School is 1105th of 1,619 and Harwood Island Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.