Aberdeen Public School vs Toukley Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 137 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aberdeen Public School
Aberdeen · Government primary · K-6
151 students · ICSEA 890
Toukley Public School
Toukley · Government primary · P-6
494 students · ICSEA 889
| Measure | Aberdeen Public School Aberdeen NSW | Toukley Public School Toukley NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1574 of 1,619 | #1598 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4751 of 4,908 | #4829 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | P-6 |
| Students | 151 | 494 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 86 | 228 / 266 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 890 | 889 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 35.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 12.2 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 28% |
| Suburb | Aberdeen 2336 | Toukley 2263 |
| Council area | Upper Hunter | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | aberdeen-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | toukley-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Aberdeen Public School scores higher on the Success Index (20.5 vs 18.8).
- •Aberdeen Public School has the higher ICSEA (890 vs 889), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toukley Public School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 151.
- •Toukley Public School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -21%).
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 Aberdeen Public School better than Toukley Public School?
On the Success Index, Aberdeen Public School ranks higher (20.5 vs 18.8 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 Aberdeen Public School and Toukley Public School?
About 137 km in a straight line, between Aberdeen and Toukley in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aberdeen Public School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Toukley Public School has 13.8.
How do Aberdeen Public School and Toukley Public School rank in NSW?
Aberdeen Public School is 1574th of 1,619 and Toukley Public School is 1598th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.