Buxton Public School vs Tahmoor Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 4.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Buxton Public School
Buxton · Government primary · K-6
163 students · ICSEA 949
Tahmoor Public School
Tahmoor · Government primary · K-6
525 students · ICSEA 927
| Measure | Buxton Public School Buxton NSW | Tahmoor Public School Tahmoor NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1404 of 1,619 | #1523 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #4289 of 4,908 | #4620 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 163 | 525 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 79 | 263 / 262 |
| Foundation intake | 30 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 949 | 927 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 51% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.7 | 33.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 8.0 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 21% |
| Suburb | Buxton 2571 | Tahmoor 2573 |
| Council area | Wollondilly | Wollondilly |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | buxton-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tahmoor-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Buxton Public School scores higher on the Success Index (27.8 vs 23.1).
- •Buxton Public School has the higher ICSEA (949 vs 927), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Buxton Public School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.8).
- •Tahmoor Public School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 163.
- •Tahmoor Public School has grown faster over five years (15% vs 0%).
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 Buxton Public School better than Tahmoor Public School?
On the Success Index, Buxton Public School ranks higher (27.8 vs 23.1 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 Buxton Public School and Tahmoor Public School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Buxton and Tahmoor in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Buxton Public School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tahmoor Public School has 15.8.
How do Buxton Public School and Tahmoor Public School rank in NSW?
Buxton Public School is 1404th of 1,619 and Tahmoor Public School is 1523rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.