Austinmer Public School vs Coledale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Austinmer Public School
Austinmer · Government primary · K-6
227 students · ICSEA 1132
Coledale Public School
Coledale · Government primary · K-6
135 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Austinmer Public School Austinmer NSW | Coledale Public School Coledale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #227 of 1,619 | #230 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #795 of 4,908 | #801 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 227 | 135 |
| Girls / boys | 97 / 130 | 53 / 82 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1132 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 18.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 7.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Austinmer 2515 | Coledale 2515 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | austinmer-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | coledale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (72.4 vs 72.3).
- •Austinmer Public School has the higher ICSEA (1132 vs 1118), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Austinmer Public School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 135.
- •Coledale Public School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -23%).
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 Austinmer Public School better than Coledale 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 Austinmer Public School and Coledale Public School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Austinmer and Coledale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Austinmer Public School has 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coledale Public School has 18.0.
How do Austinmer Public School and Coledale Public School rank in NSW?
Austinmer Public School is 227th of 1,619 and Coledale Public School is 230th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.