Cabbage Tree Island Public School vs Moree East Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 356 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
Moree East Public School
Moree · Government primary · K-6
230 students · ICSEA 689
| Measure | Cabbage Tree Island Public School Cabbage Tree Island NSW | Moree East Public School Moree NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1366 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4195 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 21 | 230 |
| Girls / boys | 10 / 11 | 122 / 108 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -45% | +33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 694 | 689 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 1th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 88% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 5.4 | 10.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.9 | 21.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 7.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 100% | 88% |
| Suburb | Cabbage Tree Island 2477 | Moree 2400 |
| Council area | Ballina | Moree Plains |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | cabbagetre-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | moreeeast-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Moree East Public School scores higher on the Success Index (29.0 vs 19.2).
- •Cabbage Tree Island Public School has the higher ICSEA (694 vs 689), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cabbage Tree Island Public School has fewer students per teacher (5.4 vs 10.6).
- •Moree East Public School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 21.
- •Moree East Public School has grown faster over five years (33% vs -45%).
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 Moree East Public School?
On the Success Index, Moree East Public School ranks higher (29.0 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 Moree East Public School?
About 356 km in a straight line, between Cabbage Tree Island and Moree in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cabbage Tree Island Public School has 5.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moree East Public School has 10.6.
How do Cabbage Tree Island Public School and Moree East Public School rank in NSW?
Cabbage Tree Island Public School is unranked and Moree East Public School is 1366th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.