Avoca Beach Public School vs Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.2 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
Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School
Terrigal · Catholic primary · K-6
605 students · ICSEA 1102
| Measure | Avoca Beach Public School Avoca Beach NSW | Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School Terrigal NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 60 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #621 of 1,619 | #300 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #1892 of 4,908 | #992 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 455 | 605 |
| Girls / boys | 216 / 239 | 292 / 313 |
| Foundation intake | 64 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1081 | 1102 |
| ICSEA percentile | 79th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 33% | 41% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 8% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 20.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.9 | 29.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.8 | 4.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 4% |
| Suburb | Avoca Beach 2251 | Terrigal 2260 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | avocabch-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.olssdbb.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (70.3 vs 60.4).
- •Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1081), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Avoca Beach Public School has fewer students per teacher (19.0 vs 20.9).
- •Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 455.
- •Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -4%).
- •Avoca Beach Public School is a government school while Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Avoca Beach Public School better than Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School ranks higher (70.3 vs 60.4 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 Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Avoca Beach and Terrigal 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 Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School has 20.9.
How do Avoca Beach Public School and Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School rank in NSW?
Avoca Beach Public School is 621st of 1,619 and Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Primary School is 300th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.