St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Coonamble vs St Joseph's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 392 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Coonamble
Coonamble · Catholic primary · K-6
191 students · ICSEA 941
St Joseph's Primary School
Wingham · Catholic primary · K-6
118 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Coonamble Coonamble NSW | St Joseph's Primary School Wingham NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1285 of 1,619 | #1227 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3984 of 4,908 | #3804 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 191 | 118 |
| Girls / boys | 88 / 103 | 55 / 63 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +39% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 941 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 14% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 28% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 9.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 12.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.7 | 5.3 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 38% | 27% |
| Suburb | Coonamble 2829 | Wingham 2429 |
| Council area | Coonamble | Mid-Coast |
| Remoteness | Remote | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.stbrigidscoonamble.catholic.edu.au | wingham.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (34.6 vs 32.0).
- •St Joseph's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 17.4).
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Coonamble is the larger school with 191 students compared with 118.
- •St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Coonamble has grown faster over five years (39% vs 1%).
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 St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Coonamble better than St Joseph's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Joseph's Primary School ranks higher (34.6 vs 32.0 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 St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Coonamble and St Joseph's Primary School?
About 392 km in a straight line, between Coonamble and Wingham in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Coonamble has 17.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Joseph's Primary School has 9.4.
How do St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Coonamble and St Joseph's Primary School rank in NSW?
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Coonamble is 1285th of 1,619 and St Joseph's Primary School is 1227th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.