Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr vs Narranga Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr
Coffs Harbour · Independent combined · K-8
81 students · ICSEA 798
Narranga Public School
Coffs Harbour · Government primary · K-6
669 students · ICSEA 948
| Measure | Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr Coffs Harbour NSW | Narranga Public School Coffs Harbour NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 20 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #313 of 314 | #1361 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1238 of 1,259 | #4186 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-8 | K-6 |
| Students | 81 | 669 |
| Girls / boys | 47 / 34 | 348 / 321 |
| Foundation intake | 11 | 98 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 798 | 948 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 40.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.0 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 67% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 100% | 18% |
| Suburb | Coffs Harbour 2450 | Coffs Harbour 2450 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Coffs Harbour |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.giinganaschool.org.au | narranga-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Narranga Public School scores higher on the Success Index (29.2 vs 20.4).
- •Narranga Public School has the higher ICSEA (948 vs 798), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.7).
- •Narranga Public School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 81.
- •Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr is a independent school while Narranga Public School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr better than Narranga Public School?
On the Success Index, Narranga Public School ranks higher (29.2 vs 20.4 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 Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr and Narranga Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Coffs Harbour and Coffs Harbour in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Narranga Public School has 16.7.
How do Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr and Narranga Public School rank in NSW?
Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr is 313th of 314 and Narranga Public School is 1361st of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.