Boambee Public School vs Toormina High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.0 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
Toormina High School
Toormina · Government high school · 7-12
739 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Boambee Public School Boambee NSW | Toormina High School Toormina NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 41 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1077 of 1,619 | #351 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3363 of 4,908 | #992 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 383 | 739 |
| Girls / boys | 174 / 209 | 357 / 382 |
| Foundation intake | 60 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 147 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 51 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 30% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.3 | 69.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.9 | 21.1 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 21% |
| Suburb | Boambee 2450 | Toormina 2452 |
| Council area | Coffs Harbour | Coffs Harbour |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | boambee-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | toormina-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Boambee Public School scores higher on the Success Index (40.8 vs 38.3).
- •Boambee Public School has the higher ICSEA (996 vs 941), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Toormina High School has fewer students per teacher (10.6 vs 18.0).
- •Toormina High School is the larger school with 739 students compared with 383.
- •Toormina High School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -13%).
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 Toormina High School?
On the Success Index, Boambee Public School ranks higher (40.8 vs 38.3 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 Toormina High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Boambee and Toormina 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 Toormina High School has 10.6.
How do Boambee Public School and Toormina High School rank in NSW?
Boambee Public School is 1077th of 1,619 and Toormina High School is 351st of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.