Central Mangrove Public School vs Frank Partridge VC Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 338 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
Frank Partridge VC Public School
Nambucca Heads · Government primary · K-6
217 students · ICSEA 886
| Measure | Central Mangrove Public School Central Mangrove NSW | Frank Partridge VC Public School Nambucca Heads NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #1310 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4050 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 23 | 217 |
| Girls / boys | 8 / 15 | 100 / 117 |
| Foundation intake | – | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -47% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 886 | 886 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 6% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.0 | 17.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.2 | 6.5 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 22% | 41% |
| Suburb | Central Mangrove 2250 | Nambucca Heads 2448 |
| Council area | Central Coast (NSW) | Nambucca Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | centmangro-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | frankpart-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Frank Partridge VC Public School scores higher on the Success Index (31.0 vs 24.4).
- •Central Mangrove Public School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.1).
- •Frank Partridge VC Public School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 23.
- •Frank Partridge VC Public School has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -47%).
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 Frank Partridge VC Public School?
On the Success Index, Frank Partridge VC Public School ranks higher (31.0 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 Frank Partridge VC Public School?
About 338 km in a straight line, between Central Mangrove and Nambucca Heads 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 Frank Partridge VC Public School has 12.1.
How do Central Mangrove Public School and Frank Partridge VC Public School rank in NSW?
Central Mangrove Public School is unranked and Frank Partridge VC Public School is 1310th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.