Kootingal Public School vs Nemingha Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 9.4 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
Nemingha Public School
Nemingha · Government primary · K-6
193 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Kootingal Public School Kootingal NSW | Nemingha Public School Nemingha NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1448 of 1,619 | #1025 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4419 of 4,908 | #3200 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 168 | 193 |
| Girls / boys | 76 / 92 | 75 / 118 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 27 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 12.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 17% |
| Suburb | Kootingal 2352 | Nemingha 2340 |
| Council area | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kootingal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | nemingha-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Nemingha Public School scores higher on the Success Index (43.3 vs 26.2).
- •Nemingha Public School has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 928), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kootingal Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.1).
- •Nemingha Public School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 168.
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 Nemingha Public School?
On the Success Index, Nemingha Public School ranks higher (43.3 vs 26.2 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 Nemingha Public School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Kootingal and Nemingha 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 Nemingha Public School has 15.1.
How do Kootingal Public School and Nemingha Public School rank in NSW?
Kootingal Public School is 1448th of 1,619 and Nemingha Public School is 1025th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.