Kootingal Public School vs Tintinhull Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.6 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
Tintinhull Public School
Kootingal · Government primary · K-6
113 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Kootingal Public School Kootingal NSW | Tintinhull Public School Kootingal NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1448 of 1,619 | #1095 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4419 of 4,908 | #3430 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 168 | 113 |
| Girls / boys | 76 / 92 | 43 / 70 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -11% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 928 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 6.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 19% |
| Suburb | Kootingal 2352 | Kootingal 2352 |
| Council area | Tamworth | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kootingal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tintinhull-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Tintinhull Public School scores higher on the Success Index (39.9 vs 26.2).
- •Tintinhull Public School has the higher ICSEA (973 vs 928), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kootingal Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 18.5).
- •Kootingal Public School is the larger school with 168 students compared with 113.
- •Tintinhull Public School has grown faster over five years (36% vs -11%).
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 Tintinhull Public School?
On the Success Index, Tintinhull Public School ranks higher (39.9 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 Tintinhull Public School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Kootingal and Kootingal 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 Tintinhull Public School has 18.5.
How do Kootingal Public School and Tintinhull Public School rank in NSW?
Kootingal Public School is 1448th of 1,619 and Tintinhull Public School is 1095th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.