Banora Point Public School vs Caldera School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Banora Point Public School
Banora Point · Government primary · K-6
390 students · ICSEA 992
Caldera School
Tweed Heads South · Government special · U
24 students · ICSEA 936
| Measure | Banora Point Public School Banora Point NSW | Caldera School Tweed Heads South NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #1297 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4015 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | K-6 | U |
| Students | 390 | 24 |
| Girls / boys | 188 / 202 | 7 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 48 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 936 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 2.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.9 | 8.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 9.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 33% |
| Suburb | Banora Point 2486 | Tweed Heads South 2486 |
| Council area | Tweed | Tweed |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | banorapt-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | caldera-s.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Banora Point Public School has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 936), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caldera School has fewer students per teacher (2.9 vs 17.8).
- •Banora Point Public School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 24.
- •Caldera School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -32%).
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 Banora Point Public School better than Caldera 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 Banora Point Public School and Caldera School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Banora Point and Tweed Heads South in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Banora Point Public School has 17.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Caldera School has 2.9.
How do Banora Point Public School and Caldera School rank in NSW?
Banora Point Public School is 1297th of 1,619 and Caldera School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.