Mogo Public School vs Muswellbrook South Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 397 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mogo Public School
Mogo · Government primary · K-6
27 students · ICSEA 818
Muswellbrook South Public School
Muswellbrook · Government primary · K-6
439 students · ICSEA 819
| Measure | Mogo Public School Mogo NSW | Muswellbrook South Public School Muswellbrook NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1593 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4820 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 27 | 439 |
| Girls / boys | 14 / 13 | 203 / 236 |
| Foundation intake | 3 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 818 | 819 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 74% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 34.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.9 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 52% | 46% |
| Suburb | Mogo 2536 | Muswellbrook 2333 |
| Council area | Eurobodalla | Muswellbrook |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | mogo-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | muswellbrs-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Mogo Public School scores higher on the Success Index (21.2 vs 19.0).
- •Muswellbrook South Public School has the higher ICSEA (819 vs 818), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mogo Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 12.6).
- •Muswellbrook South Public School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 27.
- •Muswellbrook South Public School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -32%).
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 Mogo Public School better than Muswellbrook South Public School?
On the Success Index, Mogo Public School ranks higher (21.2 vs 19.0 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 Mogo Public School and Muswellbrook South Public School?
About 397 km in a straight line, between Mogo and Muswellbrook in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mogo Public School has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Muswellbrook South Public School has 12.6.
How do Mogo Public School and Muswellbrook South Public School rank in NSW?
Mogo Public School is unranked and Muswellbrook South Public School is 1593rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.