Calare Public School vs Coffee Camp Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 648 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Calare Public School
Orange · Government primary · K-6
566 students · ICSEA 964
Coffee Camp Public School
Coffee Camp · Government primary · K-6
25 students · ICSEA 964
| Measure | Calare Public School Orange NSW | Coffee Camp Public School Coffee Camp NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1273 of 1,619 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3955 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 566 | 25 |
| Girls / boys | 270 / 296 | 5 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 964 | 964 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 8.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.0 | 2.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.1 | 1.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 8% |
| Suburb | Orange 2800 | Coffee Camp 2480 |
| Council area | Orange | Lismore |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | calare-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | coffeecamp-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Coffee Camp Public School scores higher on the Success Index (34.5 vs 32.4).
- •Coffee Camp Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.9 vs 16.6).
- •Calare Public School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 25.
- •Calare Public School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -17%).
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 Calare Public School better than Coffee Camp Public School?
On the Success Index, Coffee Camp Public School ranks higher (34.5 vs 32.4 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 Calare Public School and Coffee Camp Public School?
About 648 km in a straight line, between Orange and Coffee Camp in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Calare Public School has 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Coffee Camp Public School has 8.9.
How do Calare Public School and Coffee Camp Public School rank in NSW?
Calare Public School is 1273rd of 1,619 and Coffee Camp Public School is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.