Carrington Public School vs Tighes Hill Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carrington Public School
Carrington · Government primary · K-6
110 students · ICSEA 996
Tighes Hill Public School
Tighes Hill · Government primary · K-6
358 students · ICSEA 1104
| Measure | Carrington Public School Carrington NSW | Tighes Hill Public School Tighes Hill NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 45 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #983 of 1,619 | #268 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3058 of 4,908 | #914 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 110 | 358 |
| Girls / boys | 46 / 64 | 164 / 194 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 54 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 1104 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 85th |
| Top SEA quarter | 17% | 45% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 17.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.3 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 6% |
| Suburb | Carrington 2294 | Tighes Hill 2297 |
| Council area | Newcastle | Newcastle |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | carrington-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | tigheshill-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Tighes Hill Public School scores higher on the Success Index (71.1 vs 45.3).
- •Tighes Hill Public School has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tighes Hill Public School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 110.
- •Tighes Hill Public School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -8%).
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 Carrington Public School better than Tighes Hill Public School?
On the Success Index, Tighes Hill Public School ranks higher (71.1 vs 45.3 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 Carrington Public School and Tighes Hill Public School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Carrington and Tighes Hill in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carrington Public School has 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tighes Hill Public School has 17.2.
How do Carrington Public School and Tighes Hill Public School rank in NSW?
Carrington Public School is 983rd of 1,619 and Tighes Hill Public School is 268th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.