Kooringal Public School vs Mount Austin High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kooringal Public School
Wagga Wagga · Government primary · K-6
390 students · ICSEA 933
Mount Austin High School
Wagga Wagga · Government high school · 7-12
522 students · ICSEA 822
| Measure | Kooringal Public School Wagga Wagga NSW | Mount Austin High School Wagga Wagga NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1465 of 1,619 | #471 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #4467 of 4,908 | #1288 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 390 | 522 |
| Girls / boys | 196 / 194 | 247 / 275 |
| Foundation intake | 51 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 106 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 47 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 933 | 822 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 54.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 17.1 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 42% |
| Suburb | Wagga Wagga 2650 | Wagga Wagga 2650 |
| Council area | Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kooringal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | mtaustin-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (25.4 vs 25.7).
- •Kooringal Public School has the higher ICSEA (933 vs 822), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Austin High School has fewer students per teacher (9.5 vs 14.2).
- •Mount Austin High School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 390.
- •Mount Austin High School has grown faster over five years (6% 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 Kooringal Public School better than Mount Austin High 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 Kooringal Public School and Mount Austin High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Wagga Wagga and Wagga Wagga in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kooringal Public School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Austin High School has 9.5.
How do Kooringal Public School and Mount Austin High School rank in NSW?
Kooringal Public School is 1465th of 1,619 and Mount Austin High School is 471st of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.