Jiggi Public School vs The Channon Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 9.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jiggi Public School
Jiggi · Government primary · K-6
25 students · ICSEA 1010
The Channon Public School
The Channon · Government primary · K-6
25 students · ICSEA 1019
| Measure | Jiggi Public School Jiggi NSW | The Channon Public School The Channon NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 25 | 25 |
| Girls / boys | 14 / 11 | 9 / 16 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1019 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 55th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 9.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.8 | 2.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 1.1 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 4% |
| Suburb | Jiggi 2480 | The Channon 2480 |
| Council area | Lismore | Lismore |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | jiggi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | thechannon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Jiggi Public School scores higher on the Success Index (54.4 vs 53.4).
- •The Channon Public School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 1010), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Channon Public School is the larger school with 25 students compared with 25.
- •The Channon Public School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -11%).
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 Jiggi Public School better than The Channon Public School?
On the Success Index, Jiggi Public School ranks higher (54.4 vs 53.4 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 Jiggi Public School and The Channon Public School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Jiggi and The Channon in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jiggi Public School has 8.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Channon Public School has 9.3.
How do Jiggi Public School and The Channon Public School rank in NSW?
Jiggi Public School is unranked and The Channon Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.