Gundagai South Public School vs St Patrick's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gundagai South Public School
South Gundagai · Government primary · K-6
47 students · ICSEA 916
St Patrick's Primary School
Gundagai · Catholic primary · K-6
81 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Gundagai South Public School South Gundagai NSW | St Patrick's Primary School Gundagai NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #855 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2600 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 47 | 81 |
| Girls / boys | 23 / 24 | 43 / 38 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +57% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 916 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 10.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.2 | 7.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.3 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 5% |
| Suburb | South Gundagai 2722 | Gundagai 2722 |
| Council area | Cootamundra-Gundagai | Cootamundra-Gundagai |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gundagais-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.spg.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (51.3 vs 25.9).
- •St Patrick's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 916), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Patrick's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.7).
- •St Patrick's Primary School is the larger school with 81 students compared with 47.
- •Gundagai South Public School has grown faster over five years (57% vs 1%).
- •Gundagai South Public School is a government school while St Patrick's Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 South Public School better than St Patrick's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Patrick's Primary School ranks higher (51.3 vs 25.9 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 South Public School and St Patrick's Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between South Gundagai and Gundagai in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gundagai South Public School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Patrick's Primary School has 10.3.
How do Gundagai South Public School and St Patrick's Primary School rank in NSW?
Gundagai South Public School is unranked and St Patrick's Primary School is 855th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.