St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gilgandra vs St Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 315 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gilgandra
Gilgandra · Catholic primary · K-6
148 students · ICSEA 1006
St Mary's Primary School
Crookwell · Catholic primary · K-6
144 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gilgandra Gilgandra NSW | St Mary's Primary School Crookwell NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #936 of 1,619 | #898 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #2894 of 4,908 | #2764 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 148 | 144 |
| Girls / boys | 68 / 80 | 65 / 79 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -28% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1006 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 50th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 13% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 12.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.2 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 6% |
| Suburb | Gilgandra 2827 | Crookwell 2583 |
| Council area | Gilgandra | Upper Lachlan |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | stjosephsgilgandra.catholic.edu.au/ | www.stmarysc.nsw.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (49.1 vs 47.3).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gilgandra has the higher ICSEA (1006 vs 1005), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's Primary School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.8).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gilgandra is the larger school with 148 students compared with 144.
- •St Mary's Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -28%).
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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gilgandra better than St Mary's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Primary School ranks higher (49.1 vs 47.3 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gilgandra and St Mary's Primary School?
About 315 km in a straight line, between Gilgandra and Crookwell in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gilgandra has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Primary School has 11.6.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gilgandra and St Mary's Primary School rank in NSW?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gilgandra is 936th of 1,619 and St Mary's Primary School is 898th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.