Bobin Public School vs Tacoma Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 191 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bobin Public School
Bobin · Government primary · K-6
13 students · ICSEA 938
Tacoma Public School
Tacoma · Government primary · K-6
186 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Bobin Public School Bobin NSW | Tacoma Public School Tacoma NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1412 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4308 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 13 | 186 |
| Girls / boys | 5 / 8 | 94 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | 4 | 22 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | – | 14.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 12.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 20% |
| Suburb | Bobin 2429 | Tacoma 2259 |
| Council area | Mid-Coast | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | bobin-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tacoma-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Tacoma Public School scores higher on the Success Index (27.6 vs 18.9).
- •Tacoma Public School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 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 Bobin Public School better than Tacoma Public School?
On the Success Index, Tacoma Public School ranks higher (27.6 vs 18.9 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 Bobin Public School and Tacoma Public School?
About 191 km in a straight line, between Bobin and Tacoma in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Bobin Public School and Tacoma Public School rank in NSW?
Bobin Public School is unranked and Tacoma Public School is 1412th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.