Central Coast Steiner School vs Tuggerah Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New South Wales, 2.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Central Coast Steiner School
Fountaindale · Independent combined · K-11
330 students · ICSEA 1092
Tuggerah Public School
Tuggerah · Government primary · K-6
359 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Central Coast Steiner School Fountaindale NSW | Tuggerah Public School Tuggerah NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #124 of 314 | #1171 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #393 of 1,259 | #3656 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | K-11 | K-6 |
| Students | 330 | 359 |
| Girls / boys | 188 / 142 | 163 / 196 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | 44 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1092 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 82th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 35% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.7 | 20.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 4.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 13% |
| Suburb | Fountaindale 2258 | Tuggerah 2259 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.ccss.nsw.edu.au/ | tuggerah-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Central Coast Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (63.8 vs 36.8).
- •Central Coast Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1092 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Central Coast Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.3).
- •Tuggerah Public School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 330.
- •Central Coast Steiner School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -20%).
- •Central Coast Steiner School is a independent school while Tuggerah Public School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Central Coast Steiner School better than Tuggerah Public School?
On the Success Index, Central Coast Steiner School ranks higher (63.8 vs 36.8 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 Central Coast Steiner School and Tuggerah Public School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Fountaindale and Tuggerah in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Central Coast Steiner School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tuggerah Public School has 17.3.
How do Central Coast Steiner School and Tuggerah Public School rank in NSW?
Central Coast Steiner School is 124th of 314 and Tuggerah Public School is 1171st of 1,619 among combined schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.