Gundagai Public School vs Sofala Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 263 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gundagai Public School
Gundagai · Government primary · K-6
164 students · ICSEA 946
Sofala Public School
Sofala · Government primary · K-6
8 students · ICSEA 946
| Measure | Gundagai Public School Gundagai NSW | Sofala Public School Sofala NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1331 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4112 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 164 | 8 |
| Girls / boys | 81 / 83 | 4 / 4 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 946 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 1.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 13% |
| Suburb | Gundagai 2722 | Sofala 2795 |
| Council area | Cootamundra-Gundagai | Bathurst |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gundagai-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | sofala-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Gundagai Public School scores higher on the Success Index (30.1 vs 22.6).
- •Gundagai Public School is the larger school with 164 students compared with 8.
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 Gundagai Public School better than Sofala Public School?
On the Success Index, Gundagai Public School ranks higher (30.1 vs 22.6 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 Gundagai Public School and Sofala Public School?
About 263 km in a straight line, between Gundagai and Sofala in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Gundagai Public School and Sofala Public School rank in NSW?
Gundagai Public School is 1331st of 1,619 and Sofala Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.