Cabbage Tree Island Public School vs Empire Vale Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 5.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cabbage Tree Island Public School
Cabbage Tree Island · Government primary · K-6
21 students · ICSEA 694
Empire Vale Public School
Empire Vale · Government primary · K-6
18 students · ICSEA 941
| Measure | Cabbage Tree Island Public School Cabbage Tree Island NSW | Empire Vale Public School Empire Vale NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 21 | 18 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 11 | 9 / 9 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -45% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 694 | 941 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 88% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 5.4 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 2.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 0.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 100% | 17% |
| Suburb | Cabbage Tree Island 2477 | Empire Vale 2478 |
| Council area | Ballina | Ballina |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cabbagetre-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | empirevale-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Empire Vale Public School scores higher on the Success Index (28.8 vs 19.2).
- •Empire Vale Public School has the higher ICSEA (941 vs 694), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cabbage Tree Island Public School is the larger school with 21 students compared with 18.
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 Cabbage Tree Island Public School better than Empire Vale Public School?
On the Success Index, Empire Vale Public School ranks higher (28.8 vs 19.2 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 Cabbage Tree Island Public School and Empire Vale Public School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Cabbage Tree Island and Empire Vale in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Cabbage Tree Island Public School and Empire Vale Public School rank in NSW?
Cabbage Tree Island Public School is unranked and Empire Vale Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.