Aspect Central Coast School vs Terrigal Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspect Central Coast School
Terrigal · Independent special · U
122 students · ICSEA 1030
Terrigal Public School
Terrigal · Government primary · K-6
888 students · ICSEA 1078
| Measure | Aspect Central Coast School Terrigal NSW | Terrigal Public School Terrigal NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #454 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1364 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 122 | 888 |
| Girls / boys | 27 / 95 | 419 / 469 |
| Foundation intake | – | 101 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1030 | 1078 |
| ICSEA percentile | 60th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 4.0 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 48.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 32.6 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 4% |
| Suburb | Terrigal 2260 | Terrigal 2260 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.autismspectrum.org.au | terrigal-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Terrigal Public School has the higher ICSEA (1078 vs 1030), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aspect Central Coast School has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 18.3).
- •Terrigal Public School is the larger school with 888 students compared with 122.
- •Terrigal Public School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -12%).
- •Aspect Central Coast School is a independent school while Terrigal Public School is a government 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 Aspect Central Coast School better than Terrigal Public School?
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 Aspect Central Coast School and Terrigal Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Terrigal and Terrigal in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspect Central Coast School has 4.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Terrigal Public School has 18.3.
How do Aspect Central Coast School and Terrigal Public School rank in NSW?
Aspect Central Coast School is unranked and Terrigal Public School is 454th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.