Gunning Public School vs Peakhurst West Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 187 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
Peakhurst West Public School
Peakhurst · Government primary · K-6
291 students · ICSEA 1023
| Measure | Gunning Public School Gunning NSW | Peakhurst West Public School Peakhurst NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 55 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #751 of 1,619 | #742 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2295 of 4,908 | #2272 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 125 | 291 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 60 | 109 / 182 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 50 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1024 | 1023 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 19.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.7 | 5.6 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 61% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 5% |
| Suburb | Gunning 2581 | Peakhurst 2210 |
| Council area | Upper Lachlan | Georges River |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | gunning-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | peakhurstw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (55.4 vs 55.7).
- •Gunning Public School has the higher ICSEA (1024 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Peakhurst West Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.7).
- •Peakhurst West Public School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 125.
- •Gunning Public School has grown faster over five years (10% vs 2%).
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 Peakhurst West 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 Peakhurst West Public School?
About 187 km in a straight line, between Gunning and Peakhurst 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 Peakhurst West Public School has 15.2.
How do Gunning Public School and Peakhurst West Public School rank in NSW?
Gunning Public School is 751st of 1,619 and Peakhurst West Public School is 742nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.