Lightning Ridge Central School vs Mungindi Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 110 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lightning Ridge Central School
Lightning Ridge · Government combined · K-12
311 students · ICSEA 790
Mungindi Central School
Mungindi · Government combined · P-12
66 students · ICSEA 795
| Measure | Lightning Ridge Central School Lightning Ridge NSW | Mungindi Central School Mungindi NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #311 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1211 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | P-12 |
| Students | 311 | 66 |
| Girls / boys | 156 / 155 | 32 / 34 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | 17 | 4 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 790 | 795 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 4.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.5 | 14.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.8 | 6.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 42% |
| Indigenous students | 61% | 59% |
| Suburb | Lightning Ridge 2834 | Mungindi 2406 |
| Council area | Walgett | Moree Plains |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | lightningr-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | mungindi-c.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mungindi Central School scores higher on the Success Index (28.1 vs 22.8).
- •Mungindi Central School has the higher ICSEA (795 vs 790), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mungindi Central School has fewer students per teacher (4.2 vs 9.6).
- •Lightning Ridge Central School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 66.
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 Lightning Ridge Central School better than Mungindi Central School?
On the Success Index, Mungindi Central School ranks higher (28.1 vs 22.8 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 Lightning Ridge Central School and Mungindi Central School?
About 110 km in a straight line, between Lightning Ridge and Mungindi in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lightning Ridge Central School has 9.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mungindi Central School has 4.2.
How do Lightning Ridge Central School and Mungindi Central School rank in NSW?
Lightning Ridge Central School is 311th of 314 and Mungindi Central School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.