Narrandera Public School vs Tharbogang Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 74 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Narrandera Public School
Narrandera · Government primary · K-6
267 students · ICSEA 853
Tharbogang Public School
Tharbogang · Government primary · K-6
11 students · ICSEA 855
| Measure | Narrandera Public School Narrandera NSW | Tharbogang Public School Tharbogang NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 25 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1488 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4531 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 267 | 11 |
| Girls / boys | 138 / 129 | 1 / 10 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 853 | 855 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.2 | 1.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 0.7 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 46% |
| Indigenous students | 42% | 27% |
| Suburb | Narrandera 2700 | Tharbogang 2680 |
| Council area | Narrandera | Griffith |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | narrandera-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tharbogan-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Narrandera Public School scores higher on the Success Index (24.5 vs 10.3).
- •Tharbogang Public School has the higher ICSEA (855 vs 853), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Narrandera Public School is the larger school with 267 students compared with 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 Narrandera Public School better than Tharbogang Public School?
On the Success Index, Narrandera Public School ranks higher (24.5 vs 10.3 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 Narrandera Public School and Tharbogang Public School?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Narrandera and Tharbogang in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Narrandera Public School and Tharbogang Public School rank in NSW?
Narrandera Public School is 1488th of 1,619 and Tharbogang Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.