Nyngan Public School vs St Joseph's Parish School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 625 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Nyngan Public School
Nyngan · Government primary · K-6
131 students · ICSEA 765
St Joseph's Parish School
Nyngan · Catholic primary · K-6
114 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Nyngan Public School Nyngan NSW | St Joseph's Parish School Nyngan NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1570 of 1,619 | #1163 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4739 of 4,908 | #3641 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 131 | 114 |
| Girls / boys | 56 / 75 | 57 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 765 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 76% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 7.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 66% | 19% |
| Suburb | Nyngan 2825 | Nyngan 2825 |
| Council area | Bogan | Bogan |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | nyngan-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.nyngan.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Parish School scores higher on the Success Index (37.0 vs 20.8).
- •St Joseph's Parish School has the higher ICSEA (956 vs 765), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Nyngan Public School has fewer students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.8).
- •Nyngan Public School is the larger school with 131 students compared with 114.
- •Nyngan Public School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 8%).
- •Nyngan Public School is a government school while St Joseph's Parish School is a catholic 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 Nyngan Public School better than St Joseph's Parish School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Parish School ranks higher (37.0 vs 20.8 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 Nyngan Public School and St Joseph's Parish School?
About 625 m in a straight line, between Nyngan and Nyngan in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Nyngan Public School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Parish School has 14.8.
How do Nyngan Public School and St Joseph's Parish School rank in NSW?
Nyngan Public School is 1570th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Parish School is 1163rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.