Arncliffe West Infants School vs Duranbah Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 667 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Arncliffe West Infants School
Arncliffe · Government primary · P-2
86 students · ICSEA 1058
Duranbah Public School
Duranbah · Government primary · K-6
56 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Arncliffe West Infants School Arncliffe NSW | Duranbah Public School Duranbah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #529 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #1614 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-2 | K-6 |
| Students | 86 | 56 |
| Girls / boys | 48 / 38 | 33 / 23 |
| Foundation intake | 38 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -43% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1058 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 71th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 7.2 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.0 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.0 | 1.4 |
| Language background other than English | 91% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 5% |
| Suburb | Arncliffe 2205 | Duranbah 2487 |
| Council area | Bayside (NSW) | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | arncliffew-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | duranbah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Duranbah Public School scores higher on the Success Index (64.7 vs 63.3).
- •Arncliffe West Infants School has fewer students per teacher (7.2 vs 14.0).
- •Arncliffe West Infants School is the larger school with 86 students compared with 56.
- •Duranbah Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -43%).
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 Arncliffe West Infants School better than Duranbah Public School?
On the Success Index, Duranbah Public School ranks higher (64.7 vs 63.3 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 Arncliffe West Infants School and Duranbah Public School?
About 667 km in a straight line, between Arncliffe and Duranbah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Arncliffe West Infants School has 7.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Duranbah Public School has 14.0.
How do Arncliffe West Infants School and Duranbah Public School rank in NSW?
Arncliffe West Infants School is 529th of 1,619 and Duranbah Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.