Beresfield Public School vs Tarro Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beresfield Public School
Beresfield · Government primary · K-6
262 students · ICSEA 918
Tarro Public School
Tarro · Government primary · K-6
115 students · ICSEA 892
| Measure | Beresfield Public School Beresfield NSW | Tarro Public School Tarro NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1530 of 1,619 | #1539 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4641 of 4,908 | #4660 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 262 | 115 |
| Girls / boys | 128 / 134 | 58 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 892 |
| ICSEA percentile | 15th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.0 | 8.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.2 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 31% |
| Suburb | Beresfield 2322 | Tarro 2322 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beresfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tarro-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (22.7 vs 22.4).
- •Beresfield Public School has the higher ICSEA (918 vs 892), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tarro Public School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.8).
- •Beresfield Public School is the larger school with 262 students compared with 115.
- •Beresfield Public School has grown faster over five years (-13% vs -24%).
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 Beresfield Public School better than Tarro Public 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 Beresfield Public School and Tarro Public School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Beresfield and Tarro in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beresfield Public School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tarro Public School has 13.2.
How do Beresfield Public School and Tarro Public School rank in NSW?
Beresfield Public School is 1530th of 1,619 and Tarro Public School is 1539th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.