Nimbin Central School vs Tullibigeal Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in New South Wales, 819 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nimbin Central School
Nimbin · Government combined · K-12
245 students · ICSEA 956
Tullibigeal Central School
Tullibigeal · Government combined · K-12
33 students · ICSEA 958
| Measure | Nimbin Central School Nimbin NSW | Tullibigeal Central School Tullibigeal NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #260 of 314 | – |
| National rank (type) | #943 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | K-12 | K-12 |
| Students | 245 | 33 |
| Girls / boys | 105 / 140 | 13 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | 6 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | 32 | 3 |
| Year 12 cohort | 29 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 958 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 28th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 4.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.6 | 7.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 3.2 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 3% |
| Suburb | Nimbin 2480 | Tullibigeal 2669 |
| Council area | Lismore | Lachlan |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Remote |
| Website | nimbin-c.schools.nsw.gov.au | tullibigea-c.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Nimbin Central School scores higher on the Success Index (35.9 vs 34.2).
- •Tullibigeal Central School has the higher ICSEA (958 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tullibigeal Central School has fewer students per teacher (4.3 vs 9.1).
- •Nimbin Central School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 33.
- •Nimbin Central School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -38%).
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 Nimbin Central School better than Tullibigeal Central School?
On the Success Index, Nimbin Central School ranks higher (35.9 vs 34.2 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 Nimbin Central School and Tullibigeal Central School?
About 819 km in a straight line, between Nimbin and Tullibigeal in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nimbin Central School has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tullibigeal Central School has 4.3.
How do Nimbin Central School and Tullibigeal Central School rank in NSW?
Nimbin Central School is 260th of 314 and Tullibigeal Central School is unranked among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.