Alstonville Public School vs North Coast Pathway
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Alstonville Public School
Alstonville · Government primary · K-6
280 students · ICSEA 1001
North Coast Pathway
Alstonville · Independent special · 9-10
26 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Alstonville Public School Alstonville NSW | North Coast Pathway Alstonville NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #920 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2850 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | 9-10 |
| Students | 280 | 26 |
| Girls / boys | 141 / 139 | 17 / 9 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 6.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.1 | 3.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.6 | 0.6 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 15% |
| Suburb | Alstonville 2477 | Alstonville 2477 |
| Council area | Ballina | Ballina |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | alstonvill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | ncpathway.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Alstonville Public School has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 998), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •North Coast Pathway has fewer students per teacher (6.8 vs 14.7).
- •Alstonville Public School is the larger school with 280 students compared with 26.
- •Alstonville Public School is a government school while North Coast Pathway is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Alstonville Public School better than North Coast Pathway?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alstonville Public School and North Coast Pathway?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Alstonville and Alstonville in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Alstonville Public School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and North Coast Pathway has 6.8.
How do Alstonville Public School and North Coast Pathway rank in NSW?
Alstonville Public School is 920th of 1,619 and North Coast Pathway is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.