Avondale School vs Dora Creek Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 3.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Avondale School
Cooranbong · Independent combined · K-12
977 students · ICSEA 1055
Dora Creek Public School
Dora Creek · Government primary · K-6
139 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Avondale School Cooranbong NSW | Dora Creek Public School Dora Creek NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 48 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #216 of 314 | #1425 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #685 of 1,259 | #4358 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-12 | K-6 |
| Students | 977 | 139 |
| Girls / boys | 513 / 464 | 71 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 61 | 23 |
| Year 7 cohort | 98 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 53 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | +19% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 67.2 | 7.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.8 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 12% |
| Suburb | Cooranbong 2265 | Dora Creek 2264 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.avondaleschool.nsw.edu.au/ | doracreek-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Avondale School scores higher on the Success Index (48.3 vs 26.9).
- •Avondale School has the higher ICSEA (1055 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Avondale School has fewer students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.6).
- •Avondale School is the larger school with 977 students compared with 139.
- •Dora Creek Public School has grown faster over five years (19% vs 14%).
- •Avondale School is a independent school while Dora Creek 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 Avondale School better than Dora Creek Public School?
On the Success Index, Avondale School ranks higher (48.3 vs 26.9 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 Avondale School and Dora Creek Public School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Cooranbong and Dora Creek in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Avondale School has 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Dora Creek Public School has 17.6.
How do Avondale School and Dora Creek Public School rank in NSW?
Avondale School is 216th of 314 and Dora Creek Public School is 1425th of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.