Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coolah vs St Xavier's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 108 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coolah
Coolah · Catholic primary · K-6
31 students · ICSEA 996
St Xavier's Primary School
Gunnedah · Catholic primary · K-6
366 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coolah Coolah NSW | St Xavier's Primary School Gunnedah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1102 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3449 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 31 | 366 |
| Girls / boys | 11 / 20 | 180 / 186 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +41% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 5.4 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 22.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.2 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 19% |
| Suburb | Coolah 2843 | Gunnedah 2380 |
| Council area | Warrumbungle | Gunnedah |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | sacredheartcoolah.catholic.edu.au/ | stxaviersgunnedah.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coolah scores higher on the Success Index (46.1 vs 39.6).
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coolah has fewer students per teacher (5.4 vs 16.1).
- •St Xavier's Primary School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 31.
- •Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coolah has grown faster over five years (41% vs -4%).
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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coolah better than St Xavier's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coolah ranks higher (46.1 vs 39.6 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coolah and St Xavier's Primary School?
About 108 km in a straight line, between Coolah and Gunnedah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coolah has 5.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Xavier's Primary School has 16.1.
How do Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coolah and St Xavier's Primary School rank in NSW?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Coolah is unranked and St Xavier's Primary School is 1102nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.