Aspect South Coast School vs Corrimal East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aspect South Coast School
Corrimal · Independent special · U
129 students · ICSEA 1017
Corrimal East Public School
Corrimal · Government primary · K-6
297 students · ICSEA 1046
| Measure | Aspect South Coast School Corrimal NSW | Corrimal East Public School Corrimal NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #408 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1248 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 129 | 297 |
| Girls / boys | 20 / 109 | 134 / 163 |
| Foundation intake | – | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +28% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1046 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 67th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 4.0 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 19.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.8 | 5.5 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 6% |
| Suburb | Corrimal 2518 | Corrimal 2518 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.autismspectrum.org.au | corrimale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Corrimal East Public School has the higher ICSEA (1046 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aspect South Coast School has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 15.4).
- •Corrimal East Public School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 129.
- •Corrimal East Public School has grown faster over five years (28% vs -4%).
- •Aspect South Coast School is a independent school while Corrimal East 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 South Coast School better than Corrimal East 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 South Coast School and Corrimal East Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Corrimal and Corrimal in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aspect South Coast School has 4.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Corrimal East Public School has 15.4.
How do Aspect South Coast School and Corrimal East Public School rank in NSW?
Aspect South Coast School is unranked and Corrimal East Public School is 408th of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.