Ambarvale Public School vs Palmers Island Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 570 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ambarvale Public School
Ambarvale · Government primary · K-6
433 students · ICSEA 944
Palmers Island Public School
Palmers Island · Government primary · K-6
56 students · ICSEA 944
| Measure | Ambarvale Public School Ambarvale NSW | Palmers Island Public School Palmers Island NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1165 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3643 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 433 | 56 |
| Girls / boys | 211 / 222 | 23 / 33 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 944 | 944 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.4 | 6.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 3.5 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 14% |
| Suburb | Ambarvale 2560 | Palmers Island 2463 |
| Council area | Campbelltown (NSW) | Clarence Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | ambarvale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | palmersisl-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Ambarvale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (36.9 vs 33.8).
- •Palmers Island Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 15.8).
- •Ambarvale Public School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 56.
- •Palmers Island Public School has grown faster over five years (47% vs 19%).
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 Ambarvale Public School better than Palmers Island Public School?
On the Success Index, Ambarvale Public School ranks higher (36.9 vs 33.8 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 Ambarvale Public School and Palmers Island Public School?
About 570 km in a straight line, between Ambarvale and Palmers Island in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ambarvale Public School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Palmers Island Public School has 8.8.
How do Ambarvale Public School and Palmers Island Public School rank in NSW?
Ambarvale Public School is 1165th of 1,619 and Palmers Island Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.