Albion Park High School vs Tullimbar Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albion Park High School
Albion Park · Government high school · 7-12
900 students · ICSEA 964
Tullimbar Public School
Tullimbar · Government primary · K-6
483 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Albion Park High School Albion Park NSW | Tullimbar Public School Tullimbar NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #372 of 539 | #913 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1044 of 1,472 | #2822 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 900 | 483 |
| Girls / boys | 417 / 483 | 224 / 259 |
| Foundation intake | – | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 171 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 90 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 79.9 | 29.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 7.1 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 7% |
| Suburb | Albion Park 2527 | Tullimbar 2527 |
| Council area | Shellharbour | Shellharbour |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | albionpk-h.schools.nsw.gov.au | tullimbar-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Tullimbar Public School scores higher on the Success Index (48.3 vs 36.0).
- •Tullimbar Public School has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 964), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Albion Park High School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 16.6).
- •Albion Park High School is the larger school with 900 students compared with 483.
- •Tullimbar Public School has grown faster over five years (17% 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 Albion Park High School better than Tullimbar Public School?
On the Success Index, Tullimbar Public School ranks higher (48.3 vs 36.0 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 Albion Park High School and Tullimbar Public School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Albion Park and Tullimbar in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albion Park High School has 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tullimbar Public School has 16.6.
How do Albion Park High School and Tullimbar Public School rank in NSW?
Albion Park High School is 372nd of 539 and Tullimbar Public School is 913th of 1,619 among secondary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.