St Brigid's Primary School vs St Xavier's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 372 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Brigid's Primary School
Kyogle · Catholic primary · K-6
148 students · ICSEA 996
St Xavier's Primary School
Gunnedah · Catholic primary · K-6
366 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | St Brigid's Primary School Kyogle NSW | St Xavier's Primary School Gunnedah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1018 of 1,619 | #1102 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3174 of 4,908 | #3449 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 148 | 366 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 69 | 180 / 186 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.7 | 22.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.5 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 19% |
| Suburb | Kyogle 2474 | Gunnedah 2380 |
| Council area | Kyogle | Gunnedah |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.kyogplism.catholic.edu.au | stxaviersgunnedah.catholic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •St Brigid's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.6 vs 39.6).
- •St Brigid's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.1).
- •St Xavier's Primary School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 148.
- •St Brigid's Primary School has grown faster over five years (5% 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 St Brigid's Primary School better than St Xavier's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Brigid's Primary School ranks higher (43.6 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 St Brigid's Primary School and St Xavier's Primary School?
About 372 km in a straight line, between Kyogle and Gunnedah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Brigid's Primary School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Xavier's Primary School has 16.1.
How do St Brigid's Primary School and St Xavier's Primary School rank in NSW?
St Brigid's Primary School is 1018th of 1,619 and St Xavier's Primary School is 1102nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.