Avoca Beach Public School vs Copacabana Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Avoca Beach Public School
Avoca Beach · Government primary · K-6
455 students · ICSEA 1081
Copacabana Public School
Copacabana · Government primary · K-6
259 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Avoca Beach Public School Avoca Beach NSW | Copacabana Public School Copacabana NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #621 of 1,619 | #692 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1892 of 4,908 | #2107 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 455 | 259 |
| Girls / boys | 216 / 239 | 114 / 145 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.9 | 15.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 7% |
| Suburb | Avoca Beach 2251 | Copacabana 2251 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | avocabch-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | copacabana-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Avoca Beach Public School scores higher on the Success Index (60.4 vs 57.7).
- •Avoca Beach Public School has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 1064), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Copacabana Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.0).
- •Avoca Beach Public School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 259.
- •Avoca Beach Public School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -20%).
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 Avoca Beach Public School better than Copacabana Public School?
On the Success Index, Avoca Beach Public School ranks higher (60.4 vs 57.7 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 Avoca Beach Public School and Copacabana Public School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Avoca Beach and Copacabana in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Avoca Beach Public School has 19.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Copacabana Public School has 17.0.
How do Avoca Beach Public School and Copacabana Public School rank in NSW?
Avoca Beach Public School is 621st of 1,619 and Copacabana Public School is 692nd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.