Aspect South Coast School vs Russell Vale 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 South Coast School
Corrimal · Independent special · U
129 students · ICSEA 1017
Russell Vale Public School
Russell Vale · Government primary · K-6
262 students · ICSEA 1040
| Measure | Aspect South Coast School Corrimal NSW | Russell Vale Public School Russell Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #743 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #2273 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Special | Primary |
| Year range | U | K-6 |
| Students | 129 | 262 |
| Girls / boys | 20 / 109 | 130 / 132 |
| Foundation intake | – | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1017 | 1040 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 4.0 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.0 | 15.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.8 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 3% |
| Suburb | Corrimal 2518 | Russell Vale 2517 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.autismspectrum.org.au | russellval-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Russell Vale Public School has the higher ICSEA (1040 vs 1017), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aspect South Coast School has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 17.0).
- •Russell Vale Public School is the larger school with 262 students compared with 129.
- •Aspect South Coast School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -10%).
- •Aspect South Coast School is a independent school while Russell Vale 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 Russell Vale 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 Russell Vale Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Corrimal and Russell Vale 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 Russell Vale Public School has 17.0.
How do Aspect South Coast School and Russell Vale Public School rank in NSW?
Aspect South Coast School is unranked and Russell Vale Public School is 743rd of 1,619 among special schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.