Jindera Public School vs Narellan Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 410 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jindera Public School
Jindera · Government primary · K-6
164 students · ICSEA 969
Narellan Public School
Narellan · Government primary · K-6
291 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Jindera Public School Jindera NSW | Narellan Public School Narellan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1137 of 1,619 | #1187 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3558 of 4,908 | #3698 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 164 | 291 |
| Girls / boys | 75 / 89 | 142 / 149 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 40% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 20.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 13% |
| Suburb | Jindera 2642 | Narellan 2567 |
| Council area | Greater Hume | Camden |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | jindera-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | narellan-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Jindera Public School scores higher on the Success Index (38.2 vs 36.1).
- •Jindera Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.9).
- •Narellan Public School is the larger school with 291 students compared with 164.
- •Jindera Public School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -15%).
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 Jindera Public School better than Narellan Public School?
On the Success Index, Jindera Public School ranks higher (38.2 vs 36.1 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 Jindera Public School and Narellan Public School?
About 410 km in a straight line, between Jindera and Narellan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Jindera Public School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narellan Public School has 13.9.
How do Jindera Public School and Narellan Public School rank in NSW?
Jindera Public School is 1137th of 1,619 and Narellan Public School is 1187th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.