Callala Public School vs Culburra Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Callala Public School
Callala Bay · Government primary · K-6
151 students · ICSEA 971
Culburra Public School
Culburra Beach · Government primary · K-6
219 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Callala Public School Callala Bay NSW | Culburra Public School Culburra Beach NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1104 of 1,619 | #1083 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3453 of 4,908 | #3385 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 151 | 219 |
| Girls / boys | 77 / 74 | 91 / 128 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 971 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 14.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 22% |
| Suburb | Callala Bay 2540 | Culburra Beach 2540 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | callala-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | culburra-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Culburra Public School scores higher on the Success Index (40.5 vs 39.5).
- •Callala Public School has the higher ICSEA (971 vs 952), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Culburra Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.4).
- •Culburra Public School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 151.
- •Culburra Public School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -14%).
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 Callala Public School better than Culburra Public School?
On the Success Index, Culburra Public School ranks higher (40.5 vs 39.5 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 Callala Public School and Culburra Public School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Callala Bay and Culburra Beach in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Callala Public School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Culburra Public School has 14.8.
How do Callala Public School and Culburra Public School rank in NSW?
Callala Public School is 1104th of 1,619 and Culburra Public School is 1083rd of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.