Gunning Public School vs Miranda Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 188 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
Miranda Public School
Miranda · Government primary · K-6
300 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Gunning Public School Gunning NSW | Miranda Public School Miranda NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #751 of 1,619 | #754 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2295 of 4,908 | #2301 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 125 | 300 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 60 | 131 / 169 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 37 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1024 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 20.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 5.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 54% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 4% |
| Suburb | Gunning 2581 | Miranda 2228 |
| Council area | Upper Lachlan | Sutherland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | gunning-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | miranda-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (55.4 vs 55.3).
- •Miranda Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.7).
- •Miranda Public School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 125.
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 Miranda 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 Miranda Public School?
About 188 km in a straight line, between Gunning and Miranda 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 Miranda Public School has 14.5.
How do Gunning Public School and Miranda Public School rank in NSW?
Gunning Public School is 751st of 1,619 and Miranda Public School is 754th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.