Callala Public School vs Vincentia Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 9.5 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
Vincentia Public School
Vincentia · Government primary · K-6
251 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Callala Public School Callala Bay NSW | Vincentia Public School Vincentia NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1104 of 1,619 | #956 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3453 of 4,908 | #2950 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 151 | 251 |
| Girls / boys | 77 / 74 | 119 / 132 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 971 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.8 | 17.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.1 | 2.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 8% |
| Suburb | Callala Bay 2540 | Vincentia 2540 |
| Council area | Shoalhaven | Shoalhaven |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | callala-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | vincentia-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Vincentia Public School scores higher on the Success Index (46.6 vs 39.5).
- •Vincentia Public School has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 971), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Vincentia Public School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.4).
- •Vincentia Public School is the larger school with 251 students compared with 151.
- •Callala Public School has grown faster over five years (-14% vs -23%).
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 Vincentia Public School?
On the Success Index, Vincentia Public School ranks higher (46.6 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 Vincentia Public School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Callala Bay and Vincentia 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 Vincentia Public School has 14.3.
How do Callala Public School and Vincentia Public School rank in NSW?
Callala Public School is 1104th of 1,619 and Vincentia Public School is 956th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.