Kinross Wolaroi School vs The Anglican School Googong
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 237 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kinross Wolaroi School
Orange · Independent combined · K-12
1,018 students · ICSEA 1128
The Anglican School Googong
Googong · Independent combined · K-12
455 students · ICSEA 1129
| Measure | Kinross Wolaroi School Orange NSW | The Anglican School Googong Googong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #82 of 314 | #38 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #233 of 1,259 | #93 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 1,018 | 455 |
| Girls / boys | 520 / 498 | 213 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 127 | 61 |
| Year 12 cohort | 146 | 20 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +39% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1128 | 1129 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 52% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 96.0 | 40.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 62.7 | 9.2 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Orange 2800 | Googong 2620 |
| Council area | Orange | Queanbeyan-Palerang |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.kws.nsw.edu.au | www.googongschool.nsw.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •The Anglican School Googong scores higher on the Success Index (80.8 vs 71.4).
- •The Anglican School Googong has the higher ICSEA (1129 vs 1128), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kinross Wolaroi School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.2).
- •Kinross Wolaroi School is the larger school with 1,018 students compared with 455.
- •The Anglican School Googong has grown faster over five years (39% vs -4%).
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 Kinross Wolaroi School better than The Anglican School Googong?
On the Success Index, The Anglican School Googong ranks higher (80.8 vs 71.4 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 Kinross Wolaroi School and The Anglican School Googong?
About 237 km in a straight line, between Orange and Googong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kinross Wolaroi School has 10.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Anglican School Googong has 11.2.
How do Kinross Wolaroi School and The Anglican School Googong rank in NSW?
Kinross Wolaroi School is 82nd of 314 and The Anglican School Googong is 38th of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.