Gunnedah Public School vs Nowra East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 435 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gunnedah Public School
Gunnedah · Government primary · K-6
175 students · ICSEA 785
Nowra East Public School
Nowra East · Government primary · P-6
420 students · ICSEA 784
| Measure | Gunnedah Public School Gunnedah NSW | Nowra East Public School Nowra East NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1483 of 1,619 | #1397 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4512 of 4,908 | #4276 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 175 | 420 |
| Girls / boys | 87 / 88 | 190 / 230 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 55 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 785 | 784 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 79% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 14.8 | 41.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.0 | 14.4 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 62% | 53% |
| Suburb | Gunnedah 2380 | Nowra East 2541 |
| Council area | Gunnedah | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gunnedah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | nowraeast-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Nowra East Public School scores higher on the Success Index (28.0 vs 24.8).
- •Gunnedah Public School has the higher ICSEA (785 vs 784), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nowra East Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.8).
- •Nowra East Public School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 175.
- •Gunnedah Public School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -1%).
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 Public School better than Nowra East Public School?
On the Success Index, Nowra East Public School ranks higher (28.0 vs 24.8 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 Public School and Nowra East Public School?
About 435 km in a straight line, between Gunnedah and Nowra East in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gunnedah Public School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Nowra East Public School has 10.2.
How do Gunnedah Public School and Nowra East Public School rank in NSW?
Gunnedah Public School is 1483rd of 1,619 and Nowra East Public School is 1397th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.