Gunnedah High School vs St Xavier's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gunnedah High School
Gunnedah · Government high school · 7-12
438 students · ICSEA 820
St Xavier's Primary School
Gunnedah · Catholic primary · K-6
366 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Gunnedah High School Gunnedah NSW | St Xavier's Primary School Gunnedah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #496 of 539 | #1102 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1355 of 1,472 | #3449 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 438 | 366 |
| Girls / boys | 221 / 217 | 180 / 186 |
| Foundation intake | – | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 88 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 34 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 820 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 73% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.4 | 22.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 53% | 19% |
| Suburb | Gunnedah 2380 | Gunnedah 2380 |
| Council area | Gunnedah | Gunnedah |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | gunnedah-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | stxaviersgunnedah.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Xavier's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (39.6 vs 23.2).
- •St Xavier's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 820), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Gunnedah High School has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 16.1).
- •Gunnedah High School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 366.
- •Gunnedah High School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -4%).
- •Gunnedah High School is a government school while St Xavier'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 Gunnedah High School better than St Xavier's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Xavier's Primary School ranks higher (39.6 vs 23.2 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 Gunnedah High School and St Xavier's Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gunnedah and Gunnedah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gunnedah High School has 8.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Xavier's Primary School has 16.1.
How do Gunnedah High School and St Xavier's Primary School rank in NSW?
Gunnedah High School is 496th of 539 and St Xavier's Primary School is 1102nd of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.