Busby Public School vs Tarro Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 142 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Busby Public School
Busby · Government primary · K-6
243 students · ICSEA 892
Tarro Public School
Tarro · Government primary · K-6
115 students · ICSEA 892
| Measure | Busby Public School Busby NSW | Tarro Public School Tarro NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1403 of 1,619 | #1539 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4288 of 4,908 | #4660 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 243 | 115 |
| Girls / boys | 117 / 126 | 58 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 32 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 892 | 892 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 69% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 25.9 | 8.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 88% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 31% |
| Suburb | Busby 2168 | Tarro 2322 |
| Council area | Liverpool | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | busby-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tarro-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Busby Public School scores higher on the Success Index (27.8 vs 22.4).
- •Busby Public School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.2).
- •Busby Public School is the larger school with 243 students compared with 115.
- •Busby Public School has grown faster over five years (-4% 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 Busby Public School better than Tarro Public School?
On the Success Index, Busby Public School ranks higher (27.8 vs 22.4 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 Busby Public School and Tarro Public School?
About 142 km in a straight line, between Busby and Tarro in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Busby Public School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tarro Public School has 13.2.
How do Busby Public School and Tarro Public School rank in NSW?
Busby Public School is 1403rd of 1,619 and Tarro Public School is 1539th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.