Austinmer Public School vs Thirroul Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.9 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
Thirroul Public School
Thirroul · Government primary · K-6
367 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Austinmer Public School Austinmer NSW | Thirroul Public School Thirroul NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #227 of 1,619 | #353 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #795 of 4,908 | #1142 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 227 | 367 |
| Girls / boys | 97 / 130 | 183 / 184 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1132 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 49% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 18.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 20.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 3.4 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | Austinmer 2515 | Thirroul 2515 |
| Council area | Wollongong | Wollongong |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | austinmer-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | thirroul-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Austinmer Public School scores higher on the Success Index (72.4 vs 68.7).
- •Austinmer Public School has the higher ICSEA (1132 vs 1119), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Austinmer Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.3).
- •Thirroul Public School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 227.
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 Thirroul Public School?
On the Success Index, Austinmer Public School ranks higher (72.4 vs 68.7 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 Austinmer Public School and Thirroul Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Austinmer and Thirroul 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 Thirroul Public School has 18.3.
How do Austinmer Public School and Thirroul Public School rank in NSW?
Austinmer Public School is 227th of 1,619 and Thirroul Public School is 353rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.