Central Mangrove Public School vs Darkinjung Barker
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 8.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Central Mangrove Public School
Central Mangrove · Government primary · K-6
23 students · ICSEA 886
Darkinjung Barker
Yarramalong · Independent primary · K-6
43 students · ICSEA 809
| Measure | Central Mangrove Public School Central Mangrove NSW | Darkinjung Barker Yarramalong NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 23 | 43 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 15 | 24 / 19 |
| Foundation intake | – | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -47% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 886 | 809 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 8.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 5.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 100% |
| Suburb | Central Mangrove 2250 | Yarramalong 2259 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | centmangro-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | www.barker.college/about-barker/indigenous-education/darkinjung-barker/ |
The verdict
- •Darkinjung Barker scores higher on the Success Index (27.9 vs 24.4).
- •Central Mangrove Public School has the higher ICSEA (886 vs 809), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Darkinjung Barker has fewer students per teacher (8.3 vs 11.5).
- •Darkinjung Barker is the larger school with 43 students compared with 23.
- •Darkinjung Barker has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -47%).
- •Central Mangrove Public School is a government school while Darkinjung Barker is an independent 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 Mangrove Public School better than Darkinjung Barker?
On the Success Index, Darkinjung Barker ranks higher (27.9 vs 24.4 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 Mangrove Public School and Darkinjung Barker?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Central Mangrove and Yarramalong in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Central Mangrove Public School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Darkinjung Barker has 8.3.
How do Central Mangrove Public School and Darkinjung Barker rank in NSW?
Central Mangrove Public School is unranked and Darkinjung Barker is unranked among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.