Gundagai Public School vs Wisemans Ferry Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 323 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
Wisemans Ferry Public School
Wisemans Ferry · Government primary · K-6
44 students · ICSEA 946
| Measure | Gundagai Public School Gundagai NSW | Wisemans Ferry Public School Wisemans Ferry NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 32 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 | 44 |
| Girls / boys | 81 / 83 | 19 / 25 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 946 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 2.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 16% |
| Suburb | Gundagai 2722 | Wisemans Ferry 2775 |
| Council area | Cootamundra-Gundagai | The Hills |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gundagai-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | wisemansfe-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Wisemans Ferry Public School scores higher on the Success Index (32.3 vs 30.1).
- •Gundagai Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.3).
- •Gundagai Public School is the larger school with 164 students compared with 44.
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 Wisemans Ferry Public School?
On the Success Index, Wisemans Ferry Public School ranks higher (32.3 vs 30.1 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 Wisemans Ferry Public School?
About 323 km in a straight line, between Gundagai and Wisemans Ferry in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gundagai Public School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wisemans Ferry Public School has 16.3.
How do Gundagai Public School and Wisemans Ferry Public School rank in NSW?
Gundagai Public School is 1331st of 1,619 and Wisemans Ferry Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.