Nuwarra Public School vs Queanbeyan Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 223 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nuwarra Public School
Moorebank · Government primary · K-6
508 students · ICSEA 997
Queanbeyan Public School
Queanbeyan · Government primary · K-6
361 students · ICSEA 997
| Measure | Nuwarra Public School Moorebank NSW | Queanbeyan Public School Queanbeyan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #846 of 1,619 | #1121 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2579 of 4,908 | #3505 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 508 | 361 |
| Girls / boys | 235 / 273 | 172 / 189 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -45% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 997 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 38.1 | 24.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 62% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 12% |
| Suburb | Moorebank 2170 | Queanbeyan 2620 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Queanbeyan-Palerang |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | nuwarra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | queanbeyan-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Nuwarra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (51.6 vs 38.9).
- •Nuwarra Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.0).
- •Nuwarra Public School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 361.
- •Nuwarra Public School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -45%).
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 Nuwarra Public School better than Queanbeyan Public School?
On the Success Index, Nuwarra Public School ranks higher (51.6 vs 38.9 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 Nuwarra Public School and Queanbeyan Public School?
About 223 km in a straight line, between Moorebank and Queanbeyan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nuwarra Public School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Queanbeyan Public School has 15.0.
How do Nuwarra Public School and Queanbeyan Public School rank in NSW?
Nuwarra Public School is 846th of 1,619 and Queanbeyan Public School is 1121st of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.