Kootingal Public School vs Moonbi Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kootingal Public School
Kootingal · Government primary · K-6
168 students · ICSEA 928
Moonbi Public School
Moonbi · Government primary · K-6
31 students · ICSEA 850
| Measure | Kootingal Public School Kootingal NSW | Moonbi Public School Moonbi NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1448 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4419 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 168 | 31 |
| Girls / boys | 76 / 92 | 10 / 21 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -26% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 850 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 2.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 1.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 45% |
| Suburb | Kootingal 2352 | Moonbi 2353 |
| Council area | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | kootingal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | moonbi-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Kootingal Public School scores higher on the Success Index (26.2 vs 19.2).
- •Kootingal Public School has the higher ICSEA (928 vs 850), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moonbi Public School has fewer students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.8).
- •Kootingal Public School is the larger school with 168 students compared with 31.
- •Kootingal Public School has grown faster over five years (-11% vs -26%).
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 Kootingal Public School better than Moonbi Public School?
On the Success Index, Kootingal Public School ranks higher (26.2 vs 19.2 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 Kootingal Public School and Moonbi Public School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Kootingal and Moonbi in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kootingal Public School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moonbi Public School has 10.7.
How do Kootingal Public School and Moonbi Public School rank in NSW?
Kootingal Public School is 1448th of 1,619 and Moonbi Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.