Caves Beach Public School vs Swansea High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 192 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caves Beach Public School
Caves Beach · Government primary · K-6
349 students · ICSEA 1019
Swansea High School
Caves Beach · Government high school · 7-12
710 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Caves Beach Public School Caves Beach NSW | Swansea High School Caves Beach NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #973 of 1,619 | #305 of 539 |
| National rank (type) | #3022 of 4,908 | #828 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | K-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 349 | 710 |
| Girls / boys | 170 / 179 | 345 / 365 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 141 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 78 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1019 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 55th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 18% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.5 | 63.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 17.7 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 16% |
| Suburb | Caves Beach 2281 | Caves Beach 2281 |
| Council area | Lake Macquarie | Lake Macquarie |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cavesbeach-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | swansea-h.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (45.8 vs 45.9).
- •Caves Beach Public School has the higher ICSEA (1019 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Swansea High School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.5).
- •Swansea High School is the larger school with 710 students compared with 349.
- •Swansea High School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -14%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Belmont
Frequently asked questions
Is Caves Beach Public School better than Swansea High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Caves Beach Public School and Swansea High School?
About 192 m in a straight line, between Caves Beach and Caves Beach in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caves Beach Public School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Swansea High School has 11.2.
How do Caves Beach Public School and Swansea High School rank in NSW?
Caves Beach Public School is 973rd of 1,619 and Swansea High School is 305th of 539 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.