Lake Cargelligo Central School vs Manilla Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 498 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Cargelligo Central School
Lake Cargelligo · Government combined · K-12
227 students · ICSEA 858
Manilla Central School
Manilla · Government combined · K-12
244 students · ICSEA 855
| Measure | Lake Cargelligo Central School Lake Cargelligo NSW | Manilla Central School Manilla NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #271 of 314 | #303 of 314 |
| National rank (type) | #1014 of 1,259 | #1170 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 227 | 244 |
| Girls / boys | 100 / 127 | 111 / 133 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 12 |
| Year 7 cohort | 28 | 34 |
| Year 12 cohort | 9 | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 858 | 855 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 61% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 9.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.5 | 25.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 39% |
| Suburb | Lake Cargelligo 2672 | Manilla 2346 |
| Council area | Lachlan | Tamworth |
| Remoteness | Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | lakecargel-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | manilla-c.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Lake Cargelligo Central School scores higher on the Success Index (32.5 vs 25.8).
- •Lake Cargelligo Central School has the higher ICSEA (858 vs 855), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Lake Cargelligo Central School has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 9.5).
- •Manilla Central School is the larger school with 244 students compared with 227.
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 Lake Cargelligo Central School better than Manilla Central School?
On the Success Index, Lake Cargelligo Central School ranks higher (32.5 vs 25.8 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 Lake Cargelligo Central School and Manilla Central School?
About 498 km in a straight line, between Lake Cargelligo and Manilla in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lake Cargelligo Central School has 8.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Manilla Central School has 9.5.
How do Lake Cargelligo Central School and Manilla Central School rank in NSW?
Lake Cargelligo Central School is 271st of 314 and Manilla Central School is 303rd of 314 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.