Gunning Public School vs Milton Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 122 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gunning Public School
Gunning · Government primary · K-6
125 students · ICSEA 1024
Milton Public School
Milton · Government primary · K-6
823 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Gunning Public School Gunning NSW | Milton Public School Milton NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #751 of 1,619 | #758 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2295 of 4,908 | #2315 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 125 | 823 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 60 | 382 / 441 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 130 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1024 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 49.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 8.9 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 9% |
| Suburb | Gunning 2581 | Milton 2538 |
| Council area | Upper Lachlan | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gunning-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | milton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (55.4 vs 55.1).
- •Milton Public School is the larger school with 823 students compared with 125.
- •Milton Public School has grown faster over five years (17% vs 10%).
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 Gunning Public School better than Milton Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gunning Public School and Milton Public School?
About 122 km in a straight line, between Gunning and Milton in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gunning Public School has 16.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Milton Public School has 16.8.
How do Gunning Public School and Milton Public School rank in NSW?
Gunning Public School is 751st of 1,619 and Milton Public School is 758th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.