Boambee Public School vs Carrington Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 312 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Boambee Public School
Boambee · Government primary · K-6
383 students · ICSEA 996
Carrington Public School
Carrington · Government primary · K-6
110 students · ICSEA 996
| Measure | Boambee Public School Boambee NSW | Carrington Public School Carrington NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1077 of 1,619 | #983 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3363 of 4,908 | #3058 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 383 | 110 |
| Girls / boys | 174 / 209 | 46 / 64 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | 14 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 996 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 6.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 22% |
| Suburb | Boambee 2450 | Carrington 2294 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | boambee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | carrington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Carrington Public School scores higher on the Success Index (45.3 vs 40.8).
- •Carrington Public School has fewer students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.0).
- •Boambee Public School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 110.
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 Boambee Public School better than Carrington Public School?
On the Success Index, Carrington Public School ranks higher (45.3 vs 40.8 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 Boambee Public School and Carrington Public School?
About 312 km in a straight line, between Boambee and Carrington in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Boambee Public School has 18.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Carrington Public School has 17.5.
How do Boambee Public School and Carrington Public School rank in NSW?
Boambee Public School is 1077th of 1,619 and Carrington Public School is 983rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.